Operatives of the Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company and Military personnel had been attacked on Monday at Ukpuje city, Owan West Native Authorities Space of Edo State.
Mitchell Ofoyeju, State commander of the NDLEA, who acknowledged this in an announcement, mentioned an officer of the company sustained an harm in the course of the assault.
Ofoyeju, who mentioned the neighborhood is infamous for hashish cultivation and trafficking, famous that because the group superior by the city, they encountered resistance from native cultivators, who ambushed them, leading to an trade of gunfire, which led the group to abort the operation earlier than continuing later.
He mentioned a pointy object struck one officer on the hand, including that the officer has since obtained medical consideration and is anticipated to make a full restoration.
Because the group superior by the city, they encountered resistance from native cultivators, who ambushed them, leading to an trade of gunfire. The hostile surroundings pressured the group to abort the operation and retreat for security.
The assertion learn, “A mixed group of NDLEA and Military personnel got here underneath assault on Monday at Ukpuje city, Owan West Native Authorities Space of Edo State.
“Sadly, one officer was struck by a pointy object on the hand. This officer has since obtained medical consideration and is anticipated to make a full restoration.
“I commend the bravery of our officers and the military personnel concerned. Our mission right here is to make sure that unlawful drug actions are disrupted, notably in areas infamous for drug cultivation.
“Though we confronted resistance, we’re grateful that no life was misplaced, and our group was in a position to perform the operation effectively.”
Ofoyeju mentioned the NDLEA would intensify efforts towards drug cultivation and trafficking in Edo State. “We won’t relent in our pursuit of a drug-free society. Operations like these are essential in our battle towards narcotics,” he added.
The raid in Ukpuje is a part of a broader technique by the NDLEA to fight drug trafficking and promote neighborhood security. Illicit hashish cultivation has lengthy been a problem within the space.
The operation in Ukpuje underscores the continuing collaboration between legislation enforcement businesses to deal with the rising menace of drug abuse and trafficking within the state.
The company up to now months has additionally visited spots identified for illicit drug gross sales within the state to arrest sellers.
It has additionally ensured the conviction of barons and sellers whereas conducting sensitisation programmes on the ills of drug abuse.
