The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) destroys suspected cannabis farms in Edo State and arrests 10 people during separate operations, according to multiple reports. NDLEA Edo State Command Commander Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju says the activity is carried out across locations including Ugboku and Igbanke Forest in Orhionmwon Local Government Area.
Reports also say the agency targets additional sites in Benin City, including Oluku and Abuja Quarters. Daily Post and The Punch state that NDLEA destroys two cannabis farms and gives a figure of about 4,628.9kg (4.6 tonnes) of estimated yield, while Vanguard reports 4.6 tonnes destroyed. Daily Post and The Punch add that the 10 suspects are arrested as part of the operations, with details of charges not specified in the provided accounts.
