The Ogun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 49-year-old suspect, Fatokun Rahmon, over the alleged possession of 347 kilograms of cannabis sativa discovered in a warehouse at Rounda, Abeokuta.
The arrest followed intelligence-driven operations focused on the Rounda axis, an area reportedly linked to the storage of illegal drugs.
Acting on the tip-off, NDLEA operatives uncovered the warehouse and apprehended the suspect.
Confirming the development in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday, the NDLEA spokesperson, Musa Harris, disclosed that the operation took place late on December 28, 2025.
According to him, operatives moved into the area at about 10:00 pm, where they discovered a large quantity of cannabis sativa hidden inside a Honda Ridgeline pickup truck parked within the warehouse.
“Acting on actionable intelligence, operatives of the Command, on December 28, 2025, at about 10:00 pm, conducted a targeted operation at Rounda, Abeokuta, Ogun State, where a warehouse used for the storage of illicit substances was uncovered.
“During the operation, operatives discovered a haul of cannabis sativa concealed inside a Honda Ridgeline pickup vehicle,” Musa said.
He noted that the swift execution of the operation underscores the Command’s resolve to curb drug trafficking across the state, adding that the agency remains determined to sustain its offensive against illicit drugs and substance abuse.
In a related development, the NDLEA highlighted its achievements throughout 2025, describing the year as one marked by significant progress in the fight against drug-related crimes.
The Ogun State NDLEA Commander, Tijjani Rabe, revealed that the Command seized about 6,060.72 kilograms and 2,655.75 litres of assorted illicit substances within the year.
Rabe added that 760 suspects were arrested during the period, while 316 drug users benefited from counselling and rehabilitation services.
He further disclosed that the Command secured 159 convictions, with offenders handed various jail terms.
