NDLEA Arrests 58 Suspects, Seizes Over 570kg of Drugs in Adamawa

YOLA —By Ojoma Yusuf,Yola

The Adamawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse, arresting 58 suspected drug offenders and seizing over 570 kilograms of illicit substances in September alone.

Addressing journalists in Yola, the State Commander, Barrister Aliyu Abubakar, outlined the results of the Command’s intensified efforts, which included arrests, drug seizures, destruction of cannabis farms, and rehabilitation of drug users across the state.

According to Abubakar, the suspects comprise 56 males and 2 females, arrested in various operations during the month. The NDLEA also confiscated 366.8kg of cannabis sativa and 209.8kg of psychotropic substances, while seven hectares of cannabis plantations were destroyed.

One of the major operations, which our correspondent learnt, took place in Lamurde Local Government Area, where NDLEA operatives intercepted a Honda Pilot SUV with registration number GUY 12AA (Adamawa). The vehicle was reportedly transporting over 500 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa from Akure, Ondo State, en route to Mubi.

The operation led to the arrest of two siblings, described by the agency as notorious cannabis traffickers in the region. A subsequent search of their residence in Mubi yielded an additional 49 blocks of cannabis.

In a separate operation codenamed “Operation Farauta”, NDLEA officers, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and members of the local community, raided Mijilu village in Mubi North LGA. The team seized 131kg of psychotropic substances and impounded a Toyota Sienna used in transporting the drugs. They also discovered and destroyed a 6-hectare cannabis farm, arresting five suspects at the scene.

As part of its drug demand reduction strategy, the NDLEA said it has rehabilitated and counseled 79 drug-dependent individuals, aged between 18 and 43 years. The Command also conducted 24 drug integrity tests in September, targeting workplaces and higher institutions to ensure a drug-free environment.

Barrister Abubakar praised the support of sister security agencies, particularly the Nigerian Army, for their partnership in . drug trafficking networks across tmte. He stressed that the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) requires continuous vigilance and intelligence-led operations.

The NDLEA boss called on residents of Adamawa to assist the agency by reporting suspicious drug-related activities, assuring that all information shared would be treated with strict confidentiality.