EDO STATE COMMAND ARRESTS 31 WITH 2,011 KG OF DRUGS

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 EDO STATE COMMAND ARRESTS 31 WITH 2,011 KG OF DRUGS


...........INTERCEPTS FIVE VEHICLES USED IN DRUG TRAFFICKING


The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a successful arrest of 31 suspected drug traffickers with over 2,000 kilogrammes of narcotics in December 2025. According to the State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, the command’s fight against drug trafficking and abuse is yielding substantial results.


Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking cartels within Edo State through concerted efforts and intensified operations. In his words, “In the month of December, a total of 31 suspected drug traffickers were apprehended during various raids on drug flashpoints across the state. The suspects arrested comprised 20 males and 11 females. The Command also seized 2,011 kilograms of drug exhibits, including 1,020 kilograms of cannabis, 0.1399 kg of psychotropic substance, and 0.0003 kg of methamphetamine.”


Vehicles linked to drug trafficking activities were also impounded. These include ash-coloured Honda Accords bearing registration numbers ABC 678 KK (Abuja) and GGE 772 FB (Lagos); a gold Toyota Camry ABJ 927 BG (Abuja); a black Toyota Camry Voltron BWR 622 AW (Abuja); and a silver Toyota Camry MUS 169 GN (Lagos).


The Command’s prosecution unit secured two convictions during the month and charged eight new cases. Currently, 104 cases remain pending at the Federal High Court in Benin City, underscoring the ongoing battle against narcotics-related offences in the state.


On the drug demand reduction front, 24 clients – 15 males and 9 females – were counselled and subsequently reunited with their families. An additional 11 individuals are undergoing rehabilitation. The unit also conducted three sensitisation programmes aimed at reducing drug abuse awareness in the community.

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