85-Year-Old Grace Ehimeka Arrested with Cannabis in Edo

On October 16, 2026, Grace Ehimeka, an 85-year-old woman also known as Mama Grace, was arrested by the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for possessing 15 bags of cannabis weighing 179kg. NDLEA Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju announced the arrest, which occurred during coordinated raids across various communities in Edo State.

Alongside Ehimeka, five other suspected drug traffickers were apprehended, resulting in the seizure of 407.39kg of cannabis, 546g of loud, 114g of tramadol, 4g of diazepam, and 3g of Swinol. The other suspects included Ali Garba, Habib Braimoh, Musa Mubid, Ayo Aigberadion, and Hope Okoro.

Ofoyeju emphasized that age would not excuse criminal activity and stated that Ehimeka admitted ownership of the drugs, pleading for forgiveness and citing her status as a widow. The NDLEA continues its efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse in the region.