The Adamawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a significant achievement in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse, announcing the arrest of 58 suspected traffickers and users during the month of September.
During a press briefing, State Commander Barrister Aliyu Abubakar outlined the Command’s recent efforts, which included the seizure of substantial quantities of illegal drugs, the destruction of cannabis farms, and the rehabilitation of individuals battling drug addiction across the state.
According to Abubakar, those arrested comprised 56 men and 2 women. The seizures included 366.8kg of cannabis sativa and 209.8kg of psychotropic substances, while 7 hectares of cannabis farmland were also destroyed.
One of the most notable busts occurred in Lamurde Local Government Area, where NDLEA operatives intercepted a Honda Pilot SUV (registration number GUY 12AA, Adamawa) transporting over 500 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa from Akure, Ondo State, to Mubi.
The operation led to the arrest of two siblings, reportedly well-known for drug trafficking in the area. A subsequent raid on their Mubi residence uncovered an additional 49 blocks of cannabis.
In another development, operation code-named “Operation Farauta”, NDLEA operatives, in collaboration with soldiers and community members, seized 131kg of psychotropic substances and impounded a Toyota Sienna used for transporting the drugs. The raid in Mijilu Village, in Mubi North Local Government Council, also uncovered and destroyed a 6-hectare cannabis farm, with five suspects apprehended on site.
As part of its drug demand reduction efforts, the NDLEA said it has rehabilitated and counselled over 79 drug-dependent persons, aged between 18 and 43 years. The Command also announced that it conducted 24 drug integrity tests during the month, aimed at promoting a drug-free workforce and reducing the influence of drugs in higher institutions across the state.
Abubakar commended the support of sister security agencies, especially the army, for their collaborative efforts in tackling the drug menace. He emphasized that the War Against Drug Abuse requires sustained vigilance and intelligence-led operations.
The Commander appealed to the public for continued cooperation, urging residents to report drug-related activities. He assured that all information provided would be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
