NDLEA arrests 3 drug traffickers in Edo

The Edo State command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested four suspected drug traffickers in the state. The suspects, Itua Oselumen (41), from  Edo State, Rabiu Yusuf (38), from Kano State and Fahad Ahmed (24),  who hails from Katsina State were arrested with various illicit drugs in the state. Addressing journalists, […]

NDLEA arrests 3 drug traffickers in Edo

NDLEA arrests 3 drug traffickers in Edo

The Edo State command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested four suspected drug traffickers in the state.

The suspects, Itua Oselumen (41), from  Edo State, Rabiu Yusuf (38), from Kano State and Fahad Ahmed (24),  who hails from Katsina State were arrested with various illicit drugs in the state.

Addressing journalists, the state NDLEA commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the command raided a notorious drug location at RCC Junction, Sapele Road, Benin City, and arrested the three suspected drug traffickers with illicit drugs.

According to him, the suspects were arrested with 2.05 kg of cannabis, 46 grammes of methamphetamine, 5 grammes of Danabol, 52 grammes of Swinol, 745 grammes of tramadol and 0.4 litres of codeine.

While restating the command’s commitment in the fight against illicit drug trafficking in the state, he assured that the suspects would be charged to court.