The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, has arrested two suspected drug traffickers, intercepted large consignments of cannabis weighing about 763 kilograms in Edo State.
The command also impounded two vehicles used in two separate operations by the suspects.
Speaking, NDLEA Edo State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the arrest demonstrated commitment by the agency to raid the state of illicit substances
“These arrests and seizures demonstrate our unwavering dedication to eradicating drug-related crimes that threaten the safety and well-being of our communities, especially as we are approaching the end of the year festive season,” he said.
Continuing, he maintained , “the first operation was conducted on December 2, 2025, when officers intercepted two Honda Accord vehicles at Agho Forest, Akoko Edo Local Government Area (LGA), Edo State. The
vehicles were found to be transporting compressed dried weeds suspected to be skunk cannabis. The first vehicle, with registration number ABC-678kk, contained 341 compressed packages weighing 217.5 kilograms. The driver, Mr. Dada Adedara Babawibi, aged 56, was apprehended at the scene.“The second vehicle, with registration number GGE-772FB, was loaded with 361 compressed packages weighing 230 kilograms. The driver of this vehicle remains at large and is currently being hunted by the agency. The combined weight of seized cannabis from these two cars amounts to 447.5 kilograms.
“In another raid on December 4, 2025, NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence arrested Mr. Stanley Obasuwa, aged 36, at a warehouse located in the Isiefve community, Uhunwonde LGA, Edo State. The raid yielded the seizure of eight bags of cannabis sativa seeds weighing a total of 315.8 kilograms, stored in a simple structure on the outskirts of the community. The total weight of cannabis and seeds seized in the two operations now stands at an impressive 763.3 kilograms.” He concluded.
