Shocking Double Blow: Lekki Real Estate Boss Arrested With 89kg ‘Canadian Loud’ as Akwa Ibom Father Jailed 24 Years for Raping Daughters

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Nigeria is witnessing renewed public outrage after law enforcement authorities announced the arrest of a prominent Lekki-based real estate executive over alleged large-scale drug trafficking and the conviction of an Akwa Ibom father sentenced to 24 years in prison for raping and sexually abusing his two biological daughters.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confirmed the arrest of Kolapo Oladapo Raji, also known as Kolapo Oladapo, the 57-year-old Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trans Fortress Global Resources, following an intelligence-led operation at his Safe Court Apartment residence in Ikate, Lekki. The raid, conducted on February 12, 2026, took place shortly after his return from the United Kingdom, where authorities say he had travelled prior to being placed under surveillance.

According to the NDLEA, Raji had been on the agency’s watchlist since 2025 over alleged links to international drug financing and distribution networks. During the operation, agents reportedly recovered four large bags containing approximately 89.2 kilograms of a potent cannabis strain popularly known as “Canadian Loud,” along with a 2024 Toyota Hilux vehicle believed to be connected to the alleged criminal activity.

NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi described the suspect as a major drug trafficker allegedly involved in financing consignments for overseas partners before expanding into a broader distribution network. The agency stated that investigations are ongoing to identify potential collaborators and financial beneficiaries linked to the operation. The arrest has generated significant reactions across social media, with many expressing shock that a businessman operating in one of Lagos’ high-profile residential districts could allegedly be connected to such a large-scale drug seizure.

In a separate development in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, a State High Court delivered a landmark judgment sentencing Okon Jimmy Ama, a 51-year-old commercial driver and mechanic, to 24 years imprisonment for incest, rape, and assault against his two underage daughters.

Justice Winifred Effiong delivered the ruling after years of prosecution under the Akwa Ibom State Child Rights Law. Court documents revealed that the offences occurred in 2015 when the victims were aged 13 and 16 at the time. The court found the defendant guilty on multiple counts and imposed seven years for each count of incest, three years for assault occasioning bodily harm, and 14 years for rape. The sentences are to run concurrently, resulting in an effective prison term of 24 years.

Prosecutors presented evidence of repeated abuse and violence within the family, sparking widespread condemnation and renewed calls from activists for stronger enforcement of child protection laws and faster judicial processes in sexual violence cases. Advocacy groups say cases like this highlight the urgent need for community awareness, reporting mechanisms, and stronger safeguards for vulnerable children.

These two cases underscore Nigeria’s ongoing battle against organized drug trafficking networks operating in affluent communities and the persistent challenge of addressing sexual violence, particularly within families. Security agencies and judicial authorities have reiterated their commitment to enforcing the law and dismantling criminal networks across the country.

Authorities confirmed that investigations remain ongoing in both matters.