By Christian Ogbonna
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi, says its operatives arrested 157 suspects and seized a total of 134.483kg of illicit drugs in the state.
Mr Jude Ahamefule, the state NDLEA Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abakaliki that the arrests and the seizures were made between Oct. and Dec. 2025.
He said the arrest included 123 males and 34 females out of which six were convicted.
Ahamefule said that the various drugs seized include cannabis sativa, heroin, methamphetamine, tramadol, diazepan and psychotropic substances.
He identified the seizures as Cannabis sativa, 106.978kg, tramadol (100mg) 2619 capsules, 1.407kg methamphetamine (303 pinches), 0.0589kg of diazepan (700 tablets), and 0.161kg phenobarbitone syrup, 480ml aside others.
“We rehabilitated and discharged four clients, and admitted six within the period under review.
“Currently, a total of 12 clients are receiving rehabilitation in our facility.
“Foty-four suspects were referred to counselling unit of the command in the period under review,” Ahamefule said.
He pledged the command’s committed to the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the state.
He urged those involved in such illegal trade to desist both in the state and country at large. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)