Combined forces of NDLEA, Police, NSCDC, arrest over 30 Suspected Drug dealers
Combined forces of NDLEA, Police, NSCDC, arrest over 30 Suspected Drug dealers
A combined security operation in Ondo State has led to the arrest of more than 30 suspected drug peddlers and dealers during coordinated raids on major drug hubs in Akoko North-East Local Government Area.
The operation, tagged “Operation Sweep,” was conducted in the early hours of Wednesday by a joint task force comprising operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun Corps, Forest Guards, and the Oodua Peoples’ Congress (OPC).
Supervised by the Chairman of Akoko North-East LGA, Hon. Mohammed Mutiu Olawale, the raid resulted in the recovery of large quantities of cannabis, tramadol, and other prohibited substances.
Speaking after the operation, Hon. Olawale said the crackdown was based on credible intelligence about the increasing activities of drug dealers in the area.
He explained that the exercise was part of the council’s strategy to rid communities of drug-induced crimes and restore public safety.
“At least 25 drug peddlers were arrested while 7 drug lords were also nabbed by the security agencies. A woman who had been in the illicit business of selling drugs was among those apprehended,” he stated.
Olawale described the growing wave of drug abuse among young people as a “raging fire consuming the strength, future, and promise of our young people.”
“Hard drugs have fueled crime, suppressed productivity, and threatened the stability of our communities. We cannot fold our arms while our sons and daughters are consumed by addiction,” he added.
He noted that several criminal hideouts were dismantled, and makeshift structures used for drug sales were destroyed during the operation.
Commending the joint security agencies for their professionalism and unity, Olawale thanked residents for their cooperation and praised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his support of local security efforts.
“This effort is more than just an operation – it is a reaffirmation of our commitment to safeguard lives, restore public sanity, and secure the future of our youth. Let this serve as a stern warning to all those still involved in the sale or use of hard drugs: your days of impunity are numbered,” he declared.
The chairman urged parents, community leaders, and youth organisations to collaborate with security agencies in tackling drug abuse.
“In Akoko North-East, we will continue to say no to drugs, no to crime, and yes to peace, progress, and purposeful living,” he affirmed.
