NDLEA apprehends couple with 22 bags of skunk cannabis after raids of warehouse in Edo

Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 32-year-old identified as Christian Chukwuka and his wife, Nwanneka Christian, 33, for alleged drug trafficking.

Mitchell Ofoyeju, the Edo State Commander of the agency, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday, July 20, 202,6 in Benin City.

Ofoyeju said the couple, le who hailed from Ndokwa in Delta St, were arrested during a raid at a residential building along Sapele Road, Benin City, used as an illicit warehouse by the suspects to deal in narcotic drugs.

According to him, NDLEA officers raided the illicit storage facility where they seized twenty-two bags of skunk cannabis weighing 219.5 kilograms and compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of synthetic cannabis weighing 192.67 kilograms.

The NDLEA Commander said that the discovery highlighted a growing concern regarding drug trafficking and illegal drug distribution in the state.

He also described the seizure as a reflection of growing concern over drug trafficking and abuse.

He added that the operation was successfully carried out following credible intelligence received on the notorious criminal activities by the above suspected couple.

He alleged that Christian Chukwuka, one of the suspects, in his statement claimed that poverty and joblessness pushed him into the criminal act.

“I am a secondary school graduate, and I learnt how to drive trucks, but because of joblessness, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking.

“My wife has a set of twins for me, and the pressure of financial upkeep has been a challenge. If given another chance, I promise not to deal with drugs again,” he stated.

He said investigations into the case are underway and that the suspects would soon be charged in court.

“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served.

“The seizure is one of the most significant drug busts in the state, raising public awareness of the growing drug problem.

“The NDLEA remains committed to eradicating illegal drug operations and ensuring the safety and well-being of every community in the state,” he added.