NDLEA and Army Destroy Cannabis Farms, Seize 107kg Drug
On September 23, 2026, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, destroyed two cannabis plantations in Esan South East Local Government Area, Edo State, covering 0.544092 hectares. The plantations were estimated to contain 1,360.23kg of cannabis.
During the operation, 107kg of processed cannabis, including seeds, was seized, and two male suspects, Ajeh Egwuda (43) and Nonso Ajodhe, were arrested. Both suspects admitted to cultivating cannabis, citing poverty and negative peer influence as reasons.
Egwuda's plantation was 0.068011 hectares, estimated to yield 170.03kg, while Ajodhe's was 0.476081 hectares, estimated to yield 1,190.20kg. NDLEA Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju emphasized the agency's commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and urged community members to assist in reporting illicit activities.
He acknowledged Brig. Gen. Ahmed Balogun of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, for support in the operation.
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