Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested no fewer than 47 suspected drug traffickers with over 541 kilograms of narcotics.
The Edo State Commander of the anti-drug agency, Femi Ofoyeju, disclosed that all the suspects were apprehended during various operations conducted in May.
Ofoyeju revealed the command’s achievements in a press statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Benin City.
He noted that the suspects were tracked down and caught at different strategic locations within Ekpoma in Esan West and Auchi in Etsako West Local Government Areas.
Among those arrested in the Ekpoma axis were Lucky Omen, Joseph Osin, Prince Aniete, and a female suspect identified as Esther Okes.
Similarly, the commander named Abdulmalik Sunday and Abayomi Precious as some of the key suspects intercepted by operatives in Auchi.
Ofoyeju explained that the dynamic arrests comprised 25 males and 22 females who were nabbed during targeted, intelligence-led raids at notorious drug flashpoints.
A breakdown of the haul showed that Cannabis sativa formed the bulk of the seizures, weighing in at a staggering 540.6253 kilograms.
Operatives also confiscated 0.2701 kg of psychotropic substances like tramadol, Swinol, diazepam, and Rohypnol, alongside 0.1415 kg of methamphetamine and 1.4 litres of codeine syrup.
“The most significant seizure came from Lucky Omen, from whom a giant bag of cannabis sativa weighing 27.3kg was recovered. Joseph Osin was found with 743 grams of Cannabis sativa. Prince Aniete was caught with 373 grams of Loud, 11 grams of Tramadol, and 3 grams of Swinol. Esther Okes was found in possession of 194 grams of Cannabis sativa,” Ofoyeju said.
The commander continued: “In a similar operation, officers raided drug hotspots within Auchi town, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The raid led to the arrest of two suspected drug traffickers: Abdulmalik Sunday, 30, and Abayomi Precious, 29.”
“Items recovered from Abayomi Precious include 238 grams of Loud, 3 grams of Colorado, 22 grams of Tramadol (100mg), 23 grams of Swinol, and 2 grams of Rohypnol. Abdulmalik Sunday was found with 18 grams of Loud, 58 grams of Colorado, 14 grams of Tramadol, 5 grams of Swinol, and 53 grams of methamphetamine,” he added.
On the legal front, the command’s legal unit secured three convictions and filed five new cases, while 94 cases remain pending at the Federal High Court in Benin City.
