NDLEA Nabs 157 Suspects In Ebonyi
One hundred and fifty-seven suspected drug peddlers were arrested in Ebonyi State within three months. A total of 134.483 kilograms of illicit drugs were also seized within the period under review.
The Ebonyi State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr Jude Ahamefule, stated this on Monday in Abakaliki while speaking with newsmen. Ahamefule said the arrests and seizures were effected between October and December 2025.
He said the suspects comprised 123 males and 34 females, out of which six were convicted. He stated that substances included cannabis sativa, heroin, methamphetamine, tramadol, diazepam, and other psychotropic substances.
He listed the seizures as cannabis sativa weighing 106.978kg; 2,619 capsules of tramadol (100mg); 1.407kg of methamphetamine, equivalent to 303 pinches; 0.0589kg of diazepam, amounting to 700 tablets; and 480ml of phenobarbitone syrup, among other illicit drugs.
He stated that, “We rehabilitated and discharged four clients, and admitted six within the period under review. Currently, a total of 12 clients are receiving rehabilitation in our facility. Forty-four suspects were referred to the counselling unit of the command in the period under review.”
The NDLEA boss reiterated the commitment of the agency in sustaining the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Ebonyi State. He warned those involved in the illicit trade to desist from the act, and urged the residents of the state and Nigerians at large to shun drug-related activities. He promised that NDLEA would continue to intensify enforcement, rehabilitation, and public sensitisation efforts.
