Oyo NDLEA nabbed 470 suspects over alleged drug offences in 2025: Commander

Mr Lawal said the arrested suspects comprised 406 males and 64 females, aged between 13 and 70 years.

News Agency of Nigeria • January 1, 2026

The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),Oyo State, Adetula Lawal

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Oyo State on Thursday said it arrested 470 suspects over alleged drug-related offences between January and December 2025.

The NDLEA Commander in the state, Adetula Lawal made the disclosure during an interview in Ibadan while highlighting the command’s achievements for 2025.

Mr Lawal said the arrested suspects comprised 406 males and 64 females, aged between 13 and 70 years.

He said that the suspects were nabbed over alleged possession and dealing in drugs such as cannabis sativa, tramadol, ‘skoochies’, diazepam, ‘colorado’, rohypnol, methamphetamine, pentazocine, bromazepam, cocaine and beverages mixed with cocaine and sativa.

The commander added that a total seizure of over three tons of cannabis sativa and other narcotics and psychotropic substance was recorded during the period under review.

According to him, 70 of the suspects were charged to court, while 53 were convicted of various drug offences and are serving jail terms ranging from six months to 54 years.

Mr Lawal said that a total of 25 drug-addicted persons were admitted to the command’s rehabilitation centre, while 22 of them were rehabilitated and reintegrated into society during the year under review.

He disclosed that the command’s patrol team recovered a locally fabricated pistol with a live cartridge from one suspect, and another suspect was found with human parts.

He added that the two suspects had been transferred to the police for proper investigation.

“The command also gave brief counselling to 768 people whereby 673 are males and 95 are females and as well carried out sensitisation programmes on war against drug abuse.

“The sensitisation programme was extended to 216 schools, 146 communities and some private organisations and participated in different radio and television programs weekly,” Mr Lawal said.

The commander thanked the people of Oyo State for their support and collaboration with the command in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the state.

(NAN)

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