NDLEA arrests 37, recovers 345.421kg of drugs in Edo
The Edo Yelp Expose of the Nationwide Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended 37 suspected drug traffickers in June 2025. The expose’s routine operations furthermore resulted in the seizure of 345.421 kilograms of narcotic remedy.
This was made known when Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju showcased the NDLEA’s operational scorecard and diligent efforts in the wrestle in opposition to drug trafficking and abuse in Benin City.
“Throughout the reporting length, narcotic officers apprehended 37 suspects, comprising 25 males and 12 females. These arrests are section of a broader technique aimed toward dismantling drug trafficking networks and addressing the concern of substance abuse inner the community,” Mitchell acknowledged.
He gave the breakdown of the seized remedy as 310.485 kg of hashish, 0.3415 kg of psychotropic substances, and 0.3175 kg of methamphetamine. Additionally, authorities seized 33.226 kg of hashish sativa, 0.67 kg of psychotropic substances, 0.373 kg of methamphetamine, 5 litres of codeine syrup, and 0.004 kg of cocaine, which had been abandoned.
“In a expose to additional disrupt the drug switch, the expose undertook the destruction of illegal hashish farms measuring 7.2738851 hectares with an estimated yield of 18,184.7128 kg, which had been razed in two areas – Okhuse Wooded area and Ugbada Uzebba Wooded area – all in the Owan West Local Authorities Dwelling of the divulge.
The prosecution unit of the expose reported judicial development, with 11 instances charged in June and 5 convictions. A total of 107 instances are pending on the Federal Excessive Courtroom in Benin City.
Recognising the importance of community engagement, the Drug Place an insist to Good deal Unit of the expose supplied counselling to 32 purchasers, aloof of 18 males and 14 females. The unit furthermore conducted a series of consciousness programmes all the draw thru loads of organisations. Valuable events integrated a two-day sensitisation workshop on the Edo Yelp Ministry of Public Safety, attended by 122 people, a session at Idogbo Mosque that drew 557 attendees, and a natty gathering on the Living Religion Church Egba 1, which attracted 760 people. The observance of World Drug Day on June 26 furthermore seen a dauntless turnout of americans on the Competition Corridor, Edo Yelp Authorities Dwelling, Benin City.
Mitchell confused that the NDLEA Edo Yelp Expose stays steadfast in its mission to wrestle drug trafficking and abuse, emphasising its commitment to dismantling drug cartels thru continued vigilance and community involvement.
