NDLEA seizes 1,396.5kg of drugs, arrests 150 suspects in Adamawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 1,396.5 kg of narcotics and arrested 150 suspects in Adamawa in December.
Aliyu Abubakar, the commander of the agency in Adamawa, disclosed this at a news conference with the theme: “Expose a Drug Dealer Today: Save the Future of Adamawa Youth” on Saturday in Yola.
“In the series of coordinated intelligence driven operations across the state including the Airport, we have recorded landmark success, dismantling drug joints and intercepting deadly consignments.
“We seized 353kg of cannabis sativa, 983 kg of Tramadol and 60.500 kg of other opioids,” he said.
The commander, who gave an account of his stewardship, also said that operatives of the command seized two vehicles linked to alleged drug offences.
Mr Abubakar said that the command recorded six convictions and has 53 pending cases in court; while it counseled and rehabilitated 39 persons arrested for drug abuse.
“Others activities were six War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation programmes, secured the forfeiture of valuables worth N163,170 to the Federal Government and the clearing of one hectare of cannabis farmland across some villages in Lamurde, Toungo and Mubi-North LGAs.
“The month of December 2025 has been one of the most intensive and productive operational periods in the recent history of this command.
“We have struck at the very heart of the trade in our state with unprecedented force and precision”, he said.
Mr Abubakar further said that the fight against drug abuse was a collective and emphasised the need for traditional and religious leaders to complement the efforts of the agency by sensitising their people.
According to him, the successes achieved are direct reflections of the inspirational leadership and vision of retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa, Chairman/Chief Executive of the agency.
“His dynamic, result oriented and no-nonsense leadership philosophy has re-energised the Agency.
“His clear vision of proactive intelligence has provided the template for our operations”, he said.
The commander also appreciated Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa for the donation of two brand-new operational vehicles to the command.
(NAN)
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