The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Adamawa State has intercepted 589.536 kilogrammes of illicit drugs across 21 Local Government Areas and arrested 107 suspects within a two-month period spanning July and August.
Aliyu Abubakar, the State Commander, revealed this during a press briefing held in Yola on Wednesday. He explained that within the period under review, the command apprehended several suspects, among them women, and confiscated four vehicles.
“This is a presentation of the scorecard for Adamawa Command of the NDLEA for the months of July and August 2025.
“This presentation is in line with our commitment to transparency, accountability and fostering public trust in our collective fight against the scourge of drug abuse and illicit trafficking,” he said.
Abubakar stated that the command secured convictions for 15 convicts to various terms of imprisonment during the period under review, with 50 cases pending at various stages of prosecution at the Federal High Court in Yola.
“Additionally, 23 defendants were remanded in prison custody and 14 fresh charges were filed within the period,” he noted.
The commander also said the command had successfully rehabilitated 12 out of 22 drug-dependent persons and integrated them back into society as safe and productive individuals.
Abubakar further added that the command had been able to reach out to over 10,729 students, educators and other audiences in its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) and public enlightenment.
“During the period under review, a drug integrity test was conducted on 73 persons, while, N340,271 was generated and remitted accordingly,” he said.
The Zonal Commander in Yola, Mr. Ishaku Kwajafa, praised the Adamawa State Commander for the achievements recorded over the two-month period, noting that the success would not have been possible without the dedication of the staff.
Kwajafa urged the newly elevated officers, as well as those honoured with commendation letters, to recognise that greater responsibilities now rest on their shoulders.
According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), as published by Vanguard, five senior officers were decorated with new ranks, while 12 others received commendation letters from NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Buba Marwa.
