Most Wanted: ‘Barryshine’ Cartel Associates on the Run
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its efforts against drug trafficking networks by declaring four individuals associated with the notorious Lagos-based drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, also known as ‘Barryshine’ or ‘Ejeoto’, as wanted.
This action follows a court order issued by Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos on January 28, 2025.
The individuals declared wanted are:
- Olarenwaju Ramon Abdulai (alias ‘Alhaji Loyingbo’)
- Oluwafemi Akande Abidoye (alias ‘Igbono’, ‘Baba Eje’, ‘Ade Iwaya’, ‘Femi Iwaya’)
- Olumuyiwa Olufemi Ilori (alias ‘Murphy’)
- Alate Kafy Bakare Bukki of Kaffy Travels
These suspects are alleged to have played significant roles in multiple drug trafficking operations linked to Barryshine, who is currently facing criminal charges at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The court has mandated that public notices, including photographs of the suspects, be prominently displayed to facilitate their apprehension.
Barryshine, the Managing Director and CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd, was apprehended on August 26, 2024, after evading authorities for two years.
He was implicated in four unsuccessful attempts to export cocaine to Saudi Arabia and Qatar through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos between 2022 and 2024. While several of his couriers have been arrested, prosecuted, and convicted, Barryshine himself is now undergoing trial for multiple criminal offenses.
The NDLEA has appealed to the public for assistance in locating these fugitives. Individuals with pertinent information are encouraged to contact the nearest NDLEA Command, utilize the agency’s toll-free helpline at 0800-1020-3040, or reach out through their official social media channels: Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok: @ndlea_nigeria; Facebook: @ndlea01; YouTube: @ndleatv.
This development underscores the NDLEA’s unwavering commitment to dismantling drug cartels and safeguarding the nation’s integrity. The agency continues to urge citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to aid in the fight against drug trafficking.