The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant arrests and seizures in its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria. According to a statement by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, a 75-year-old man was apprehended with 4.7 kilograms of skunk at Ovum village in Abia State. Another suspect, 60 years old, was also arrested with 225 grams of the same substance in the same local government area.
In a separate operation, NDLEA operatives recovered 150 kilograms of skunk during a raid at Lot camp in Ondo State. Two suspects were also arrested with 234.5 kilograms of the substance in Kaduna State. Additionally, 8,600 pills of tramadol and rohypnol were seized from suspects along the Abuja/Kaduna highway.
At the Seme border area in Lagos, a suspect was arrested with 55 kilograms of skunk, while another was caught with 121.3 liters of skuchies in Badagry. In Zamfara State, a suspect was arrested with an AK 47 rifle and 1,746 assorted calibers of ammunition, which were being transported from Sokoto to Bagega forest.
The NDLEA has continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities, targeting schools, worship centers, workplaces, and communities across the country. The agency has conducted lectures at several schools, including Asabari Grammar School in Oyo State, Government Day Girls Secondary School in Kebbi State, and St. Mark’s College in Enugu State.
These efforts underscore the agency’s commitment to curbing the spread of illicit substances and promoting awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. The NDLEA’s operations highlight the need for sustained vigilance and cooperation among law enforcement agencies, communities, and individuals to combat the scourge of drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. As the agency continues its sensitization campaigns and enforcement operations, it is essential for the public to remain informed and supportive of these efforts to create a safer and healthier society.
