NDLEA, Army destroy cannabis farms, arrest two suspects in Edo
The NDLEA and Nigerian Army have destroyed two cannabis farms in Edo State, seizing over 1,360kg of the substance and arresting two male suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-army-destroy-cannabis-farms-arrest-two-suspects-in-edo/
On September 23, 2026, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in collaboration with the Edo State military and local law enforcement carried out a joint operation to destroy two cannabis farms in Esan South-East Local Government Area. The eradicated plantations covered a combined area of 0.544092 hectares and were estimated to produce 1,360.23 kilograms of cannabis.
Additionally, 107 kilograms of processed cannabis, including seeds, were destroyed at Eko Camp in Illushi. Edo State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed the details in a statement. Two men, Ajeh Egwuda, 43, and Nonso Ajodhe, were arrested during the operation. Both were residents of Esan South-East. According to Ofoyeju, Egwuda was apprehended on a smaller farm of 0.068011 hectares with an estimated yield of 170.03 kilograms, while Ajodhe cultivated a larger plantation of 0.476081 hectares, expected to yield 1,190.20 kilograms of cannabis.
The combined total weight of the cannabis plants amounted to 1,360.23 kilograms. The operation serves as a stern warning against drug cultivation and trafficking in Edo State, emphasizing the NDLEA's commitment to tackling this issue. The commander also sought community cooperation and intelligence to support their eradication efforts.
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