Yola, Adamawa State: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of 1,396.5 kilograms of narcotics and the arrest of 150 suspects during operations conducted across Adamawa in December.
Mr Aliyu Abubakar, the Commander of the Agency in Adamawa, disclosed this at a news conference with the theme: “Expose a Drug Dealer Today: Save the Future of Adamawa Youth” on Saturday in Yola.
“In the series of coordinated intelligence-driven operations across the state, including the Airport, we have recorded landmark success, dismantling drug joints and intercepting deadly consignments.
“We seized 353kg of cannabis sativa, 983 kg of Tramadol and 60.500 kg of other opioids,” he said.
The commander, who gave an account of his stewardship, also said that operatives of the command seized two vehicles linked to alleged drug offences.
Abubakar said that the command recorded six convictions and has 53 pending cases in court, while it counselled and rehabilitated 39 persons arrested for drug abuse.
Other activities included six War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization programmes, the securing of the forfeiture of valuables worth N163,170 to the Federal Government, and the clearing of one hectare of cannabis farmland across some villages in Lamurde, Toungo, and Mubi-North LGAs.
“The month of December 2025 has been one of the most intensive and productive operational periods in the recent history of this command.
“We have struck at the very heart of the trade in our state with unprecedented force and precision”, he said.
Abubakar further said that the fight against drug abuse was a collective effort and emphasized the need for traditional and religious leaders to complement the efforts of the agency by sensitizing their people.
According to him, the successes achieved are direct reflections of the inspirational leadership and vision of retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa, Chairman/Chief Executive of the agency.
“His dynamic, result-oriented and no-nonsense leadership philosophy has re-energized the Agency.
“His clear vision of proactive intelligence has provided the template for our operations”, he said.The commander also appreciated Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa for donating two brand-new operational vehicles to the command.