Edo: The new Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, has vowed to take a hard stance against drug barons and cannabis cultivators operating in the state. Ofoyeju, who was redeployed from the Tincan Island Port Command, replaced Mr. Allumona Callys. Speaking with newsmen shortly after assuming office, he warned drug trafficking cartels to either abandon their criminal enterprise or be ready to face the full wrath of the law.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ofoyeju issued a direct message to cannabis cultivators and drug traffickers, stating that Edo will not be a safe haven for them under his watch. He emphasized the mandate of Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa-led administration, which is clear on zero tolerance for drug production, trafficking, and abuse, and assured that the command will enforce this with all necessary intensity.
The state NDLEA chief highlighted that the agency under his leadership would prioritize intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling drug syndicates, intercepting narcotics shipments, and destroying illicit cultivation sites. Ofoyeju stressed that the agency will not stand by while criminal elements exploit communities and endanger the future of youths, declaring the war total and uncompromising.
He also urged the public to support NDLEA’s anti-drug campaign by providing credible information and fostering community resistance against drug abuse and trafficking. Ofoyeju called on all stakeholders, including traditional leaders, religious bodies, parents, and youth groups, to collaborate with the agency in saving lives and protecting the future.