NDLEA SEIZES 1,396 KG OF DRUGS, ARRESTS 150 SUSPECTS IN ADAMAWA
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 1,396.5 kg of narcotics and arrested 150 suspects in Adamawa State in December.
The Commander of the Agency in Adamawa, Mr Aliyu Abubakar, disclosed this at a news conference themed: “Expose a Drug Dealer Today: Save the Future of Adamawa Youth” on Saturday in Yola.
“In the series of coordinated intelligence-driven operations across the state, including the Airport, we have recorded landmark success, dismantling drug joints and intercepting deadly consignments.
“We seized 353 kg of cannabis sativa, 983 kg of Tramadol and 60.500 kg of other opioids,” he said.
Abubakar, who highlighted his stewardship, also revealed that operatives of the command seized two vehicles linked to alleged drug offences.
He said the command recorded six convictions and has 53 pending cases in court, while counselling and rehabilitating 39 persons arrested for drug abuse.
“Other activities were six War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation programmes, secured the forfeiture of valuables worth N163,170 to the Federal Government and the clearing of one hectare of cannabis farmland across some villages in Lamurde, Toungo and Mubi-North LGAs.
“The month of December 2025 has been one of the most intensive and productive operational periods in the recent history of this command.
“We have struck at the very heart of the trade in our state with unprecedented force and precision,” he said.
Abubakar further stressed that the fight against drug abuse was a collective effort, urging traditional and religious leaders to complement the agency’s work by sensitising their communities.
He attributed the successes to the inspirational leadership and vision of retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa, Chairman/Chief Executive of the agency.
“His dynamic, result-oriented and no-nonsense leadership philosophy has re-energised the Agency.
“His clear vision of proactive intelligence has provided the template for our operations,” he said.
The commander also expressed appreciation to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa for donating two brand-new operational vehicles to the command.
In a related development, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, intercepted 3,453 parcels of Cannabis sativa with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N435,078,000 at various locations in the state.
The Area Comptroller, Mr Oladapo Afeni, disclosed this while handing over the drugs to Mr Olaniyi Ekundayo, Commander, NDLEA, Idiroko Special Area Command, Idiroko.
According to him, the quantity of intercepted Cannabis sativa was achieved in six intelligence-driven operations conducted between December 4 and Monday across different locations.
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