The Edo State Command of the Nationwide Drug Legislation Enforcement Company has reported a profitable arrest of 31 suspected drug traffickers with over 2,000 kilogrammes of narcotics in December 2025.
In accordance with the State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju, the command’s combat in opposition to drug trafficking and abuse is yielding substantial outcomes.
Ofoyeju reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to eradicating drug trafficking cartels inside Edo State via concerted efforts and intensified operations.
He stated, “Within the month of December, a complete of 31 suspected drug traffickers have been apprehended throughout numerous raids on drug flashpoints throughout the state. The suspects arrested comprised 20 males and 11 females. The Command additionally seized 2,011 kilograms of drug displays, together with 1,020 kilograms of hashish, 0.1399 kg of psychotropic substance, and 0.0003 kg of methamphetamine.”
Autos linked to drug trafficking actions have been additionally impounded. These embody ash-coloured Honda Accords bearing registration numbers ABC 678 KK (Abuja) and GGE 772 FB (Lagos); a gold Toyota Camry ABJ 927 BG (Abuja); a black Toyota Camry Voltron BWR 622 AW (Abuja); and a silver Toyota Camry MUS 169 GN (Lagos).
He stated the Command’s prosecution unit secured two convictions in the course of the month and charged eight new circumstances. Presently, in response to him, 104 circumstances stay pending on the Federal Excessive Courtroom in Benin Metropolis, underscoring the continued battle in opposition to narcotics-related offences within the state.
On the drug demand discount entrance, the NDLEA boss disclosed that 24 shoppers – 15 males and 9 females – have been counselled and subsequently reunited with their households.
“An extra 11 people are present process rehabilitation. The unit additionally carried out three sensitisation programmes aimed toward lowering drug abuse consciousness in the neighborhood,” he added.