NDLEA vows to curb drug trade, destroys tons of drugs in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Wednesday destroyed 83.35 tons of cannabis in Ondo State, reaffirming its resolve to clamp down on illicit drug activities across the country.
The agency’s Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), who spoke during the public destruction exercise in Akure through a representative, said the substances were confiscated over several years of sustained operations.
Marwa disclosed that the drugs were seized between January 2017 and December 2024, noting that all the cases linked to the exhibits had been concluded at the Federal High Court in Akure.
He stated that the destruction followed due legal processes, emphasizing that the exhibits were outcomes of painstaking investigations and diligent prosecutions carried out by the agency.
According to him, the volume of drugs destroyed underscores the scale of the narcotics challenge in the country, warning traffickers that enforcement efforts would continue to be intensified nationwide.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, also reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance for drug-related offences, stressing that offenders would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The governor noted that the state government is taking proactive steps to address the menace through sustained sensitisation campaigns and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the NDLEA Commander in Ondo State, Daniel Sallah, commended the state government for its support, adding that improved cooperation has significantly strengthened the agency’s operational effectiveness.
