NDLEA Adamawa command seizes 588kg of drugs, arrests 58 suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Adamawa State Command, has recorded significant achievements in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse during the month of September 2025.
The command announced that it arrested 58 suspects, seized nearly 600 kilograms of illicit drugs, and destroyed seven hectares of cannabis farms across the state.
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Speaking at a press conference in Yola on Thursday, the State Commander, Barr Aliyu Abubakar highlighted the agency’s dual approach of tackling both supply and demand reduction.
While commending the dedication of his officers, he noted that enforcement operations were complemented by counseling, rehabilitation, and grassroots campaigns under the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative.
According to the command, 58 drug suspects, 56 males and two females were arrested within the month.
He noted that the agency seized 366.8 kilograms of cannabis sativa, 209.8 kilograms of psychotropic substances, and 11.6 kilograms of methamphetamine and related drugs.
A major breakthrough came on September 1 when operatives, acting on intelligence, intercepted a Honda Pilot vehicle in Lamurde Local Government Area.
According to Abubakar, the car, with registration number GUY-12AA (Adamawa), was found to be transporting more than 500 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa from Akure, Ondo State, en route to Mubi.
He added that a controlled delivery led to the arrest of two siblings, identified as notorious drug traffickers adding that further searches in Mubi uncovered an additional 40 blocks of cannabis.
“Among the suspects was Suleiman Mohammed, an ex-convict and a major drug dealer in the area,” he said.
The commander said the three arrested suspects will be charged to court in due course.
The command also reported that Operation Farauta yielded another success, with the seizure of 131 kilograms of psychotropic substances and the impoundment of a Sienna vehicle used to convey them.
Abubakar said in a separate raid at Mijilu village, Mubi North, officers working in collaboration with soldiers and local community members destroyed six hectares of cannabis farms and arrested five suspects, despite resistance and threats from locals.
The NDLEA emphasized that enforcement alone cannot solve the drug problem adding that in line with its drug demand reduction strategy, the command provided counseling and rehabilitation services to 70 drug-dependent persons, mostly aged between 18 and 43 years.
“Services included brief interventions, intensive counseling, and follow-up support to aid reintegration into society,” he noted.
The agency also disclosed intensifying its WADA sensitization campaign across eight different communities, with a focus on schools and faith-based institutions adding that the aim, was to reach vulnerable groups and promote behavioral change.
As part of the federal government’s policy to build a drug-free workforce and institutions, the Adamawa Command conducted drug integrity tests on 25 individuals. The commander stressed that the exercise was preventive rather than punitive, designed to ensure individuals entering sensitive roles remain free from the influence of illicit substances.
“This test is about safeguarding productivity, safety, and excellence in workplaces and schools,” the commander explained.
While celebrating the achievements of September, Abubakar acknowledged ongoing challenges in the fight against drug trafficking, including threats to personnel during operations and thereby expressed gratitude to sister security agencies, particularly the Nigerian Army, for their collaboration and support.
He also called on residents of Adamawa State to continue providing timely and useful information on drug activities in their communities.
“The fight against drug abuse requires constant vigilance and partnership. We assure citizens of absolute confidentiality when they share information with us. Together, we can keep Adamawa safe from the scourge of illicit drugs,” the commander said.
The NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to sustain intelligence-led operations, community sensitization, and rehabilitation programs as part of a holistic approach to curb drug trafficking and abuse in Adamawa State.
