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NDLEA officer dies in river as suspected drug offender escapes arrest
An NDLEA officer drowned in Delta's River Ethiope while chasing a drug suspect. A second officer was rescued as the agency investigates the escape and death.
- An NDLEA officer drowned in Delta's River Ethiope while chasing a drug suspect. A second officer was rescued as the agency investigates the escape and death.
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- NDLEA officer dies in river as suspected drug offender escapes arrest
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