NDLEA seizes 589.6kg of illicit drugs in Adamawa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Adamawa State Command, has confiscated a total of 589.6 kg of illicit drugs within two months.

 

Briefing journalists today in Yola, the State Commandant, Aliyu Abubakar, said the seizures and arrests were made during July and August this year.

 

According to him, “This presentation is in line with our commitment to transparency, accountability, and fostering public trust in our collective fight against the scourge of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.”

 

He added, “Since I assumed office two months ago, it has been a period of intense activity, strategic engagements, and significant breakthroughs. Our efforts have been guided by the overarching vision of our Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), under the three-pronged approach of Supply Reduction, Demand Reduction, and Advocacy.”

 

Commandant Abubakar further stated, “In our unwavering resolve to dismantle the drug supply chain and make Adamawa State a hostile territory for traffickers, we recorded the following achievements:”

 

Total number of suspects/defendants arrested: including 107 female suspects.

 

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Illicit drugs seized include:

 

Cannabis Sativa: 186.443 kg

 

Tramadol: 334.612 kg

 

Exol-5: 64.197 kg

 

Pentazocine Injection: 4.155 kg

 

Methamphetamine: 86 grams

 

Codeine tablets: 6 grams

 

Promethazine Injection: 36 grams (9 ampoules)

 

Rohypnol: 1 gram

 

He disclosed that six properties located in Mubi and Yola, whose proceeds are traceable to illicit drug activities, as well as properties used for storage and distribution, are currently undergoing interim forfeiture. Four vehicles are also in the custody of the command, awaiting the same process.

 

During the period under review, the command secured the conviction of 15 offenders, who were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment, while 50 cases are still pending at different stages of prosecution before the Federal High Court, Yola.

 

“Additionally, 23 defendants were remanded in prison custody, while 14 fresh charges were filed within the period under review,” Abubakar noted.

 

He expressed gratitude to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, OFR, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, and his deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa G. Farauta, who also serves as Co-chairman of the Adamawa State Drug Control Committee, for their continuous financial and material support. He also commended the officers and men of the command for their dedication and commitment.

 

“In recognition of this, the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, CFR, honoured 12 officers and men of the command for their honesty, hard work, loyalty, and dedication to duty,” he added.

 

He further acknowledged the synergy between various security agencies in Adamawa State, describing it as “exceptional.”

 

“This battle is a collective fight. The devastating effects of drug abuse lead to increased crime, broken families, mental health crises, and a weakened workforce. Our partnership is the catalyst for collective progress. While we celebrate these gains, we are not under any illusion that the battle is won. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to this fight and urge the public to continue supporting us by providing actionable intelligence to help reclaim our communities from the grip of illicit drugs and secure a safer, healthier, drug-free Adamawa,” the commandant concluded.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE