Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have stepped up their nationwide offensive against drug trafficking, arresting multiple suspects including a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor during coordinated weekend operations across several states.
The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the raids were intelligence-driven and executed in different parts of the country.
In Abia State, officers arrested a nonagenarian, Pa Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, at his residence, where 7.7 kilograms of skunk were recovered.
The suspect reportedly admitted to long-term drug use before going into distribution.
At the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, an Ivorian national, Gohouri Michael, was apprehended with 1.49 kilograms of cocaine.
A follow-up operation led to the arrest of a 69-year-old medical doctor, Dr. Chudi Daniel Ofomata, in Ogun State, where additional drugs were recovered.
In Ogun State, three suspects were caught with 34 kilograms of skunk, while in Imo State, a female suspect was arrested with 56.2 kilograms of the substance.
In Niger State, NDLEA operatives arrested a couple found with 118 kilograms of skunk in their home. In Borno State, authorities intercepted large consignments of Rohypnol, codeine syrup, and injectable drugs, leading to another arrest.
In Lagos, operatives seized 15 kilograms of “Loud” cannabis concealed in a commercial bus, while a separate operation led to the recovery of 26,800 bottles of codeine syrup and the arrest of several suspects.
A raid in Abuja resulted in the arrest of eight suspects and the seizure of over 11 kilograms of skunk. In Edo State, two trucks transporting a combined 7,245 kilograms of skunk were intercepted, with five suspects taken into custody.
The NDLEA also said its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy campaign continues nationwide, targeting schools and communities.
Chairman of the agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa, commended officers across various commands for the successful operations and seizures.
