In a historic crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed a record-breaking 1.6 million kilograms of various illicit drugs in Ogun State.
The agency described the operation as the largest single destruction of seized narcotics in its history.
The exercise, which took place in Ipara, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, was supervised by top NDLEA officials and carried out with full court approval after forensic analysis confirmed the substances.
Among the drugs destroyed were 123kg of cocaine, 46.8kg of heroin, 1.4 million kg of cannabis, 148,000kg of codeine syrup, 3,244.26kg of tramadol, 1,544kg of skuchies, and 111kg of methamphetamine.
Speaking at the event, the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd), represented by the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, said the operation was both scientific and symbolic.
“This massive volume of seizures underscores the grave threat that drug abuse and trafficking pose to our nation,” Marwa said. “It also sends a powerful message—there is no hiding place for drug traffickers in Nigeria.”
He added that the Tinubu administration is fully committed to eliminating the drug menace, and the NDLEA will not relent in its pursuit of justice.
Over the last four years, the agency has secured 10,572 convictions linked to drug trafficking and abuse, a milestone Marwa attributed to improved operational strategies and judicial support.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, represented by his Special Adviser on Security, AIG Olusola Subair (retd), lauded the NDLEA for its consistent efforts in safeguarding communities.
“The NDLEA’s proactive stance in intercepting these dangerous substances before they reach our streets is commendable,” Subair said. “We must, however, complement enforcement with investments in education, rehabilitation, and youth empowerment to break the cycle.”
Marwa also expressed gratitude to the governors of Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states for their ongoing support, as well as international partners like the US Drug Enforcement Administration, UK’s National Crime Agency, the French and German police, and financial institutions such as First Bank, Fidelity Bank, and Sterling Bank.
He also acknowledged the backing of Nigeria’s military and paramilitary agencies in supporting drug control initiatives.
The NDLEA reiterated its commitment to cleansing the country of drugs and safeguarding public health and national security.
