He directed that the operational model be replicated across other high-risk urban centres nationwide.
The NDLEA spokesman said the suspect was arrested on Monday, June 16, based on credible intelligence.
NDLEA operatives arrested 22-year-old Muhammad Mohammed, a supplier of illicit substances to bandits, in Kano.
NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said no fewer than 1,955kg of the illicit substance packed in 139 jumbo bags were recovered.
NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said 4,082 bottles of codeine-based syrup were also recovered from a suspect, Joseph Usman.
The NDLEA said it intercepted everal consignments of hard drugs in Lagos.
Mr Babafemi said the operatives recovered a drum of 270kg Methylene Chloride from a suspect, Eric Yohanna, 33, in Jalingo, Taraba, on February 27 following credible intelligence.
