NDLEA arrests nearly 1,000 in major Kwara drug crackdown
The Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intensified its fight against drug trafficking, arresting 985 suspects and securing 68 convictions. Fatima Popoola, the state commandant, revealed that over 5.7 tonnes of illicit substances were seized, with significant operations along the Ogbomosho-Jebba corridor. Recent busts include the interception of a luxury vehicle carrying hundreds of kilograms of cannabis and the discovery of a methamphetamine lab in Ogun State. Authorities highlighted the growing use of technology in drug distribution and praised government efforts to implement drug integrity tests in schools.
What happened
- Fatima Popoola reported that NDLEA seized over 5.7 tonnes of drugs and arrested 985 suspects in Kwara State.
- 68 offenders were convicted, and 29 drug-dependent persons were admitted for rehabilitation, with 28 completing treatment.
- Major seizures occurred along the Ogbomosho-Jebba corridor, including 600 blocks of cannabis hidden in a V8 Jeep.
- The agency uncovered a methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State and intercepted a significant Captagon shipment.
- About 10,000 students and 2,000 new teachers in Kwara underwent drug integrity tests as part of preventive measures.
