NDLEA Destroys N2.8bn Worth of Drugs in Edo State

On Thursday, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) destroyed narcotic drugs valued at N2.8 billion in Edo State, specifically in Benin City. A total of 73,463.21 kilograms of seized drugs were destroyed during this exercise.

The breakdown revealed that cannabis sativa accounted for the majority of the seizure at 73,210.23 kilograms, while psychotropic substances weighed 246.36 kilograms, including tramadol (141.81 kg), diazepam (8.43 kg), and codeine syrup (61.77 kg). Other substances destroyed included 2.66 kilograms of methamphetamine, 3.74 kilograms of cocaine, and 0.21 kilograms of heroin.

Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, described the exercise as a demonstration of the agency's commitment to combating drug trafficking and abuse in the country. He acknowledged the support of the Edo State government, represented by Governor Mondai Okpebholo, in the fight against narcotics, including plans to establish rehabilitation centers for drug users.

Senator Joseph Ikpea commended the NDLEA for its seizures and pledged legislative support to strengthen the agency's operations.