Chef Drugs Family, Allegedly Steal ₦150M  From Abuja Employer ‎ ‎

‎The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, identified as John Cosmos Govi, over an alleged plot to dr¥g residents of a home in Abuja and cart away luxury items worth about ₦150 million.
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‎In a public statement issued by the Nigeria Police Force on monday via official X handle said, the suspect allegedly monitored the household’s routine, movements, and security structure before carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026.
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‎According to the police, the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) following investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft, and the administration of suspected harmful substances.
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‎ Preliminary findings revealed that Govi, who reportedly attended a catering school in Cotonou, Benin Republic, gained employment as a chef in the residence after allegedly connecting with two accomplices identified simply as Peter and Moses, who are currently on the run.
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‎Investigators further disclosed that meals prepared in the residence were allegedly laced with a suspected sedative substance meant to incapacitate the occupants and security personnel. After the substance reportedly took effect, the suspect allegedly allowed his accomplices into the house.
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‎The gang was said to have vandalised the CCTV monitoring system, ransacked the apartment, and made away with cash and 20 luxury wristwatches valued at approximately ₦150 million.
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‎Police operatives later intercepted the suspects while they were reportedly attempting to flee through the Gwagwalada area en route to Lagos.
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‎During the operation, an iPhone 17 Pro Max belonging to the victim was recovered, alongside a suspected chemical substance which has been sent for forensic analysis.
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‎The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to tackling organised crime and ensuring all suspects connected to the incident are brought to justice.
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