NDLEA Arrests 559 Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in combating drug-related offenses in Anambra State, arresting 559 suspects and securing 128 convictions over the last 11 months. Charles Onubogu, the state command's representative, disclosed these figures during a press briefing in Awka ahead of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26.

The arrests included 475 males and 84 females involved in various drug-related offenses, with the agency seizing 1.8 tons of different categories of illicit drugs during this period. Additionally, the NDLEA rehabilitated 102 individuals, comprising 99 males and three females, through vocational skill acquisition programs.

Onubogu reiterated the agency's commitment to disrupting the supply chain of illicit drugs while also focusing on reducing demand through public sensitization and counseling. He announced plans for a road walk awareness campaign as part of the global anti-drug campaign.