In its relentless war against drug trafficking and abuse, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has destroyed another massive quantity of illicit drugs.
NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, in a statement released on Saturday and given to Persecondnews, said the exercise was conducted at a remote location in Ipara, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
Among the substances destroyed were 123kg of cocaine, 46.8kg of heroin, 1.4 million kilograms of cannabis, 148,000kg of codeine syrup, 3,244.26kg of tramadol, 1,544kg of skuchies, and 111kg of methamphetamine, among others.
The destroyed drugs were confiscated by NDLEA Zones 9 and 11 —which include Lagos Strategic Command, Ogun State Command, Oyo State Command, MMIA Strategic Command, and the various border commands.
Speaking at the event, NDLEA’s Chairman/CEO, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said the exercise underscores the agency’s unwavering commitment to ending drug trafficking in the country.
Marwa, who was represented by the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, described the destruction as both symbolic and scientific, carried out after thorough forensic verification and with full court approval.
He said: “This massive volume of seizures serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by illicit drugs to public health and national security.
“We are sending a clear message—there is no room for drug traffickers in Nigeria.
The Tinubu administration remains firm in its resolve to eradicate this menace, and the NDLEA will not relent in bringing offenders to justice.”
He disclosed that over the past four years, the agency has secured 10,572 convictions related to drug trafficking offenses, thanks to its revitalized operational strategies and the backing of the Nigerian judiciary.
Marwa also extended appreciation to the governors of Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states—Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, and Seyi Makinde, respectively—for their continuous support of NDLEA operations in their respective domains.
He acknowledged the crucial role of global partners, including law enforcement agencies and banks, in the fight against narcotics.
Marwa also thanked Nigeria’s military and paramilitary forces for their roles in supporting drug control efforts.
Gov. Abiodun, represented by his Special Adviser on Security, retired AIG Olusola Subair, commended the NDLEA for its professionalism and determination.
He highlighted the need for increased investment in preventative measures, focusing on education, rehabilitation, and empowering young people.
He said: “The NDLEA’s courage and consistency in intercepting dangerous substances before they reach our communities is saving lives. The Ogun State Government is proud to stand with the agency in this vital battle.”
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