Edo: NDLEA, Army raid drug spots, seize 604.5kg of cannabis
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has seized 604.5 kilogrammes of cannabis following a raid on drug spots across the state. The State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who disclosed this in Benin, said the agency had launched a manhunt for the suspected drug […]
In Edo State, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Army conducted a joint operation to dismantle a major drug trafficking network. The raid on August 5, 2026, targeted drug spots in the Owan West Local Government Area, resulting in the seizure of an enormous 604.5 kilograms of cannabis. The State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this during a press briefing in Benin City.
The investigation led them to a notorious drug hub in Ewe Luleha, where they discovered 65 bags of dried weed, all testing positive for skunk cannabis. The suspected kingpin, Sunday, fled the scene before the arrival of the operatives. Ofoyeju assured the public that the suspect had nowhere to hide and would be apprehended to face justice.
He encouraged the public to provide any information that could aid in the apprehension of the fugitive and support the ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the state.
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