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Mitchell Ofoyeju

April 27, 2026

NDLEA intercepts 748kg of tramadol, other psychotropic drugs in Edo

He said two suspected members of a drug cartel were arrested in connection with the seizure.

NDLEA
April 13, 2026

NDLEA intercepts 7.2 tonnes of cannabis in Edo

According to him, this is the first time the command has simultaneously intercepted two illicit drug trucks.

NDLEA
April 6, 2026

NDLEA raids Edo drug warehouse, seizes 1,378kg of cannabis

The raid also led to the recovery of 125 bags of dried weeds suspected to be skunk.

NDLEA agents in Kano
December 4, 2025

NDLEA arrests 44 suspects in Edo, seizes 2,059kg of drugs

Mr Ofoyeju urged community members to support ongoing operations by providing credible intelligence on drug activities.

NDLEA
September 26, 2025

NDLEA, experts warn Edo students against drug abuse

The seminar followed a street awareness rally, which took place in Benin on Thursday.

NDLEA
September 5, 2025

NDLEA arrests 26 suspected illicit drug traffickers in Edo

Mr Ofoyeju said, “The achievements were remarkable and underscored our proactive approach towards curbing drug-related crimes in Edo State.’’

NDLEA
June 25, 2025

Edo govt. calls for collective action against drug abuse, trafficking

“We’ll train you, set you up, make you become useful to society and your family,” he said.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
June 18, 2025

NDLEA to begin anti-narcotic operations at Benin airport

He said the command’s grand strategy is to make Edo safe from drug cartels by air, water, and land.

NDLEA
June 9, 2025

NDLEA destroys cannabis farms, arrests 39 suspected drug traffickers in Edo

The NDLEA commander linked drug trafficking to rising violent crimes in the state.

Cannabis farm
April 6, 2025

NDLEA intercepts 63.75kg of cannabis indica in Lagos

The NDLEA commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed that the illicit consignment was a product of a search operation on containers from Montreal, Canada.

seized cannabis