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Source discrepancies
The article's figures for the seizures do not add up to its lead.
| Statement | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lead: "intercepted about 1.9 tonnes of cannabis in separate operations" | about 1,900 kg |
| "five bags of cannabis weighing 480 kilogrammes ... on February 18, 2026" | 480 kg |
| "two bags of cannabis weighing 192 kilogrammes" at Ikare Island "on April 28" | 192 kg |
| "11 bags weighing 756 kilogrammes" at Wiliki Post, off Alpha Beach, "on July 22" | 756 kg |
The three itemised seizures total 1,428 kilograms. The article also lists "illicit substances, including cannabis, tramadol and codeine" seized at Idi Araba, Apapa, with no weight. The item gives the lead's figure as the commander's total and lists the three itemised seizures.
Dating
The commander spoke on "Wednesday", which was 21 October 2026, and the article was published on 22 October. The seizures date from 18 February, 28 April and 22 July, so the item is dated to the statement.
Category
The article reports a commander's account of several seizures over eight months, not a single event, so it is recorded as a Report and carries no map pin. The stowaway arrests are not about cannabis and are mentioned only briefly.
These notes were recorded when the news item was prepared. Éloise 23:19, 5 November 2026 (+07)