NDLEA Seized over 30 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs in Edo in 2025

NDLEA seized over 30 tonnes of illicit drugs in Edo in 2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it seized more than 30 tonnes of illicit substances in Edo State in 2025 and arrested over 1,200 suspected drug traffickers within the period.Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, retd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, disclosed this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Oba of Benin at his palace in Benin City.Marwa said he was in the state on an assessment visit to the NDLE…

Okpebholo, Oba of Benin pledge support for NDLEA drug war

By Kingsley Omonobi BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, have pledged support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The two leaders gave the assurance on Wednesday when the NDLEA Chairman and Chief […]

Drug Abuse: Okpebholo, Oba Of Benin Declare Support For NDLEA ‎

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, and the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, have pledged their support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

NDLEA’s Massive Edo Raid: 1,200 arrested

Marwa, who was accompanied by senior agency officials, including the NDLEA commandants in Edo and Delta, sought the traditional ruler’s support in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.