NDLEA destroys five cannabis plantations with 5.674kg estimated yield in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have destroyed five cannabis plantations measuring 2.269668 hectares, with an estimated yield of 5,674.17 kilogrammes. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, September 14, 2026. Ofoyeju said the […] NDLEA destroys five…
Edo State's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled five cannabis plantations covering a total of 2.269668 hectares, with an estimated yield of 5,674.17 kilograms, according to a statement from Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, the Edo State Commander of NDLEA. During the operations, three suspected traffickers were apprehended, and substantial quantities of psychotropic substances, including tramadol, codeine cough syrups, and diazepam, were intercepted.
Additionally, charms and knives were recovered during the raids. The plantations were found in various locations, including Monday Camp, Usen Forest, Ovia South West Local Government Area, Igwe-Oke Forest, Owan East Local Government Area, and Ogboha Forest in Owan West Local Government Area. Notably, two individuals, Sunday Segun, 39, and Jamie Zubaru, 25, were arrested, while Hassan Mohammed, 30, was detained at Bob-Izua Park, New Road, Okada town, along with three dangerous knives and charms.
Ofoyeju emphasized that the battle against psychotropic substances has seen significant progress and urged local government chairmen to collaborate with NDLEA to curb the growing illicit cultivation of cannabis in forests. The NDLEA Edo State Command remains committed to eliminating illicit drug trade, ensuring public safety, and promoting community health.
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