THE Director-General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Oghenesivbe has lauded the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Delta State Command, for intercepting two buses laden with illicit drugs along the Asaba–Onitsha Expressway on January 15.
Describing the operation as a major breakthrough, Oghenesivbe said the seizure has dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking networks that exploited the busy corridor to move narcotics across the country.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Bureau DG reaffirmed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s unwavering commitment to the Drug-Free Delta campaign, in collaboration with the NDLEA. He urged the agency to ensure diligent investigation and prosecution of the suspects arrested in connection with the seizure, identified as Zaharadeen Yahaya (25) and Sanusi Maman (23).
Items recovered during the operation include over 410,800 pills of tramadol, 84.2 litres of codeine syrup, 82,250 tablets of diazepam, 900 tablets of swinol and 65 pills of molly, with an estimated street value of about ₦300 million.
The state government further commended the Delta State NDLEA Commander, Mr. Halilu Hamidu, and his team for their professionalism and dedication, calling for intensified intelligence-led operations to curb drug trafficking, illegal retailing, and street hawking across the state.
Oghenesivbe noted that drug abuse fuels crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, and other social vices, stressing that the fight against drug abuse is a collective responsibility that requires strong parenting, community vigilance, and the promotion of positive moral values.
