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Akoko Edo LGA

December 7, 2025

NDLEA destroys illicit drug warehouses in Ekiti, Ondo forests

A total of 2,483 compressed blocks of skunk and 247 bags of the same substance, all weighing 5,442 kilogrammes, were recovered, and five suspects were arrested.

NDLEA officers
November 23, 2025

NDLEA busts six drug syndicates, seizes meth, cocaine at Lagos airport

Mr Marwa said the agency had decided to launch a relentless offensive on drug trafficking cartels across the nation.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
January 7, 2023

Edo govt rewards three LGAs with cash prizes for high immunisation coverage 

The LGAs were awarded N1.8 million, N1.7 million and N1.5 million for recording the top three coverage in the state’s routine and COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 jab
November 27, 2022

NDLEA seizes 5.8 tons of skunk, cannabis in 5 states

Mr Babafemi said among those arrested was a cripple, Ibrahim Yusuf, 45, in possession of 4kg of the psychotropic substance.

cannabis
November 6, 2021

Edo school children released after payment of N6 million ransom

Edo school children released after payment of N6 million ransom.