The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor in a sweeping nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking operations.
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The development was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja.
The development was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja.
The arrests are part of a broader series of intelligence-led operations across multiple states targeting drug syndicates, couriers, and distributors involved in the illicit drug trade.
The agency said the arrests highlight the growing reach of its enforcement efforts, cutting across age groups and professional backgrounds. It noted that both suspects were linked to significant drug trafficking activities uncovered during recent operations.
Further investigations revealed that the doctor played a key behind-the-scenes role in the trafficking network, with controlled substances, including promazepam and promethazine injections, recovered from his residence at the time of arrest.
The NDLEA said its operations extended across several states, leading to multiple arrests and significant drug seizures. These efforts underscore the scale and coordination of trafficking networks operating nationwide.
The agency added that beyond enforcement, it continues its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization campaign across schools, transport hubs, and communities to reduce drug demand.
The latest crackdown comes amid intensified operations by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in recent weeks to dismantle drug networks across Nigeria, building on earlier high-profile seizures and arrests this year.
These developments highlight sustained pressure by authorities to disrupt drug supply chains and curb trafficking nationwide
