The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have carried out the destruction of two cannabis plantations in the Ago Forest area of Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state.
Mitchell Ofoyeju, the Oyo State Commander of the agency disclosed that the cannabis farms is estimated to reach 1,388.42 kilogrammes.
“In a sustained offensive against drug trafficking and abuse, the Edo State Command has destroyed two cannabis plantations with a yield of 1,388.42kg and arrested four suspected drug traffickers within the past one week,”
The statement also disclosed that three female suspects and one male suspect were arrested during separate raids conducted behind the Oredo Local Government Secretariat in Benin City, the Oluku area of the metropolis, and Uduwuga in Uhumwonde Local Government Area.
“Eniye Osague was arrested behind the Oredo LGA Secretariat, Benin City, on May 15, 2026, with 272 grammes of Scottish Loud.
“Osaretin Erabor, 43, was also apprehended behind the Oredo LGA Secretariat on the same day with 914 grammes of cannabis sativa.
“Vivian Chukwuma, 38, was arrested at Hausa Quarters, Oluku, Benin City, with 315 grammes of Loud, 22 grammes of Colorado, 38 grammes of methamphetamine, and 30 grammes of Tramadol 100mg.
“The fourth suspect, Osigwe Omogie, was arrested with 113 grammes of cannabis sativa, eight grammes of Loud, and five grammes of Tramadol.”