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Adamawa NDLEA Seizes Over 4,880 Kilograms of Drugs, Arrests 536 Offenders In 2024

The Adamawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) ...

By Muhammad B. Muhammad

The Adamawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recorded significant achievements in 2024, with the seizure of 4,880.70745 kilograms of illicit substances and the arrest of 536 offenders, including 518 males and 18 females.

This was revealed by the State Commander, CN Agboalu Femi Samson, during a New Year press conference in Yola, Monday, highlighting the Command’s accomplishments.

Among the confiscated substances were Cannabis Sativa, totaling 3,180.36422 kilograms, and psychotropic substances amounting to 1,700.29013 kilograms.

These included 1,090.63296 kilograms of Tramadol (equivalent to 1,758,868 capsules, tablets, and milliliters), 6.8665 kilograms of Diazepam (33,259 tablets), 577.60667 kilograms of Exol-5 (1,636,989 tablets), and 19.932 kilograms of codeine-laced cough syrups (44,592 milliliters).

Additionally, 0.0381 kilograms of Methamphetamine, 0.015 kilograms of Cocaine, 5 kilograms (22 bottles) of Formalin (locally known as Suck and Die), and 1.4 kilograms (15 bottles) of Akuskura herbal mixture were seized.

The diversity of the seized drugs underscores the evolving challenges of drug abuse and trafficking in the state.

The Command also achieved commendable results in legal efforts, securing 148 convictions in 2024, with sentences ranging from three months to 25 years. Of the convicted offenders, 143 were males and 5 were females, aged between 18 and 65 years. Additionally, 59 cases remain pending at the Federal High Court in Yola.

The Command’s Drug Demand Reduction Unit admitted 52 clients for counseling and rehabilitation, with 40 successfully completing the program.

Public awareness campaigns were also prioritized, reaching over 85,000 individuals through 142 programs conducted in schools, workplaces, communities, and faith-based institutions.

The NDLEA disrupted the financial operations of drug traffickers by achieving the interim forfeiture of four vehicles used in drug trafficking and N1,207,268.00 in monetary exhibits, which were deposited into the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

Commander Agboalu reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to creating a drug-free society by intensifying drug interdiction efforts, leveraging technology, and strengthening stakeholder collaborations. “The fight against drug abuse is a collective responsibility. Together, we can create a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Adamawa State,” he concluded.

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