The Ogun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 306 suspected drug traffickers in five months.
The NDLEA informed that 64 of the arrestees have been prosecuted, the agency noting that the enforcement is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse across the state.
The agency added that the statistics held between January and May 2026 has 272 males and 34 females, while 140 individuals, including 136 males and four females, underwent counselling and rehabilitation programmes during the period under review, reflecting a dual approach that combines enforcement with treatment and recovery initiatives.
The Ogun State Commander of the NDLEA, Tijjani Rabe, revealed this on Thursday during the commemoration of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, themed “The World Drug Problem: Persistent Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses.”
He said the command recorded significant seizures within the first five months of the year, confiscating 2,518.16 kilograms of cannabis sativa, 86.74 kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine and tramadol, as well as 44.90 litres of codeine and 171.50 litres of locally mixed psychoactive substances popularly known as “skuchies” and “monkey tail.”
Reviewing the command’s performance in 2025, Rabe disclosed that 771 suspects, comprising 650 males and 121 females, were arrested for various drug-related offences across the state.
According to him, 318 individuals received counselling and rehabilitation services during the year, while 159 offenders were successfully prosecuted and convicted by the courts.
He added that the command seized 6,179.25 kilograms of cannabis sativa, 236.52 kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine and tramadol, 1,435.62 litres of codeine, and 1,220.13 litres of skuchies and monkey tail in 2025.
Beyond enforcement operations, Rabe highlighted the agency’s sustained public enlightenment efforts, noting that its anti-drug abuse sensitisation campaigns reached more than 60,100 residents across Ogun State in 2025. He added that 53,269 people had already been reached through similar campaigns within the first five months of 2026.
The commander, however, expressed concern over the persistent circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the state, describing the trend as a major threat to public health, security and community development.
He further disclosed that the command recently uncovered and dismantled a large clandestine methamphetamine laboratory allegedly operated by Mexican nationals within Ogun State, describing the development as a disturbing indication of evolving tactics among international drug trafficking networks.
“The discovery of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State is a serious warning sign.
“It shows that drug traffickers are changing tactics by establishing production facilities within our communities, taking advantage of industrial areas and isolated locations,” he said.
Rabe warned that the establishment of local drug production facilities could significantly increase the availability of dangerous substances, strengthen criminal networks and pose greater security risks to communities.
He called on community leaders, landlords’ associations, estate managers and residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
According to him, indicators of possible illegal drug production sites include unusual chemical odours, excessive generator usage at odd hours, heavily fortified compounds with high perimeter fencing, and properties with unusually restricted access.
The NDLEA commander reaffirmed the agency’s determination to ensure that Ogun State does not become a safe haven for drug manufacturing, trafficking and other related criminal activities.
He also appealed to members of the public to support the agency’s operations by providing credible and timely intelligence, stressing that community participation remains critical to winning the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.