NDLEA destroys cannabis farm, seizes drugs in Gombe
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Gombe State has destroyed a large cannabis farm in the Kaltungo Local Government Area and seized illicit drugs with an estimated street value of millions of naira between June and August 2025. State NDLEA Commander, Mallam Mai Jama’a Muhammad, shared this information during a courtesy visit to […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Gombe State has destroyed a large cannabis farm in the Kaltungo Local Government Area and seized illicit drugs with an estimated street value of millions of naira between June and August 2025.
State NDLEA Commander, Mallam Mai Jama’a Muhammad, shared this information during a courtesy visit to Dr. Ibrahim Isa, the Director-General of the Gombe Media Corporation (GMC).
He reported that 69 suspects, both male and female, were arrested while trying to smuggle narcotics into the state during this period.
Mallam Muhammad explained that the command is using both supply and demand reduction strategies to fight drug trafficking and abuse.
He also thanked the Gombe State Government for its support, which includes providing two operational vehicles, renovating the command’s office, and improving facilities at its rehabilitation center.
In response, Dr. Isa assured the NDLEA of GMC’s full support, offering free airtime and pledging a continued partnership in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.