The NDLEA and the Nigerian Army destroy two cannabis farms in Edo State and arrest two male suspects. The operations involve NDLEA personnel working jointly with the military and Edo State officials.
According to reports, the farms are located in Esan South-East Local Government Area. The joint teams destroy the plantations, seizing cannabis estimated at about 1,360kg, with one source citing a combined yield of 1,360.23kg and reporting seizure of additional cannabis of 107kg. Another source reports that the operation results in seizures of over 1,360kg and destruction of the two farms. Both accounts also agree that the operation covers a total land area of about 0.544 hectares and ends with the arrest of two suspects. The outlets do not provide further details on charges, trial proceedings, or the suspects’ identities.
