NDLEA Arrests 68 Suspects With 7,531.51kg Of Illicit Drugs

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command has arrested 68 suspected drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51kg of narcotic drugs in August 2026.

The state commander of NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement yesterday.
He described the command’s August scorecard as a reflection of the unwavering commitment in its mission to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state.

He noted that several intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of 68 suspected drug traffickers, adding that the suspects were 34 males and 34 females.

“The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command has arrested 68 (34 male and 34 female) suspected drug traffickers with 7,531.51kg of narcotic drugs in the month of August 2026.

“The gender balance further authenticated the fact that substance use has no respect for sex. Additionally, a staggering total of 7,531.51 kilogrammes of illicit drugs was seized and removed from circulation, marking a significant blow to drug distribution networks across the state.

“The breakdown of the seizures includes 7,524.83 kg of Cannabis sativa including 1,098.177 kg seized, as well as 6,433.33kg of cannabis destroyed in plantations.

Others are 5.3311 kg of psychotropic substances, 0.0668 kg of methamphetamine, and 34.8 litres of codeine syrup,” the state commander noted

Ofoyeju expressed strong resolve to intensify the agency’s efforts in combating drug trafficking in Edo State.

“We are unwavering in our commitment to tackling the drug problem in Edo State. Our recent operations showcase our dedication to flushing out drugs from our communities and apprehending those who wish to profit from the suffering of others.

“We will continue to collaborate with community leaders, media organisations, and law enforcement partners to ensure the safety and health of our citizens,” he stated.

Also, in a concerted effort to tackle drug cultivation, Ofoyeju said enforcement officers identified and destroyed four cannabis farms across the State. According to him, farm one, located at Igbanke Forest, Orhionmwon LGA, measured 0.699702 hectares with an estimated yield of 1,749.255 kg.

He said the second farm also at Igbanke Forest, Orhionmwon LGA, measured 1.15188 hectares with an estimated yield of 2,879.7 kg while the third farm at Ukaro Forest in Owan West LGA measured 0.496383 hectares with an estimated yield of 1,240.9575 kg.

He said the fourth farm at Ewe Forest, Owan West LGA, measured 0.225366 hectares with an estimated yield of 563.415 kg.