Operatives of the Edo State Command of the Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company (NDLEA) have destroyed over 18,000 kilogrammes of hashish sativa in a single raid concentrating on hashish cultivators within the state.
Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, whereas giving a short on the current dislodgement of the hashish plantation cell, disclosed that the operation was carried out on September 11, 2025, at Ugbogui Forest, in Ovia South West Native Authorities Space of the State.
Ofoyeju, who warned that the disturbing improvement poses a severe menace to meals safety within the state, stated: “The large hashish farm destruction operation, which was based mostly on actionable intelligence, is threatening meals safety.”
“If these forests might be utilised just for the cultivation of meals and money crops, the problem of meals scarcity can be adequately addressed.”
“This operation clearly underscores the company’s dedication to combating drug cultivation within the State, thereby reinforcing our efforts to rid our communities of the hazards posed by illicit medication.
“The Edo State Command has taken a daring step to chop off the illicit provide of hashish with the destruction of an enormous Hashish sativa plantation spanning roughly 6.79 hectares, with an estimated yield of over 16,966 kilograms.
“On the farm, we efficiently recovered 100 and twelve baggage of harvested and processed hashish weighing 1,176 kilograms,” Mitchell acknowledged.
“4 male suspects linked to the hashish plantation have been apprehended in the course of the operation whereas taking refuge at their tents positioned throughout the farm. Three of them are from Akwa Ibom State, whereas one hails from Delta State. They’ve been recognized as Ebenizer E. Wang, 48 years previous, from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and Oshare John, 45 years previous, from Ughelli South, Delta State. Others are Emmanuel Monday, 29 years previous, from Eket, Akwa Ibom State, and David Sunday, 30 years previous, from Ugad, Akwa Ibom State.
The NDLEA commander, whereas stating that investigations are underway, stated the suspects are anticipated to face prices in courtroom quickly.
Ofoyeju, who urged the general public to proceed offering intelligence to assist the struggle towards drug-related crimes, acknowledged that the NDLEA stays vigilant in selling public well being and security.
