NDLEA destroys illicit drugs in Yobe in a historic operation, burning over 8,000kg of narcotics in a public show of accountability and justice

NDLEA destroys illicit drugs in Yobe, marking a historic moment in the state’s battle against drug trafficking. Over 8,166 kilogrammes of narcotics were incinerated in what the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency described as a “symbolic and transparent exercise”.

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The operation, held publicly for the first time in Yobe’s history, was described as a landmark achievement in the war on drug abuse.

Representing the agency’s chairman, retired Brigadier General Mohamed Marwa, NDLEA’s Director of Operations, Ahmed Ningi, praised the move as a show of accountability and public trust.

In total, 6,791 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa, 1,375 kilogrammes of psychotropic substances, along with small quantities of heroin and cocaine, were destroyed.

These substances had been confiscated over the years and cleared by the Federal High Court in Damaturu for destruction.

Since its establishment in 2003, the Yobe NDLEA command has seized over 16,000 kilogrammes of illicit substances, arrested more than 2,300 suspects, and secured 349 convictions.

Eleven individuals have undergone rehabilitation, while nearly 1,700 have received counselling.

Yobe’s Deputy Governor, Idi Barde Gubana, representing Governor Mai Mala Buni, reaffirmed the state’s continued support for NDLEA, noting the donation of a Hilux vehicle and other logistical aid to boost the agency’s capacity.

The destroyed substances were verified and certified by NDLEA’s Forensics Directorate before disposal, ensuring a legitimate and clean operation.

The command has also led over 190 public awareness campaigns across schools and communities, further reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on drug abuse.

NDLEA destroys illicit drugs in Yobe as part of a wider national strategy to reduce supply and demand for narcotics.

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Marwa emphasised that tackling drug abuse is a shared responsibility involving security agencies, traditional rulers, faith leaders and the wider public.