NDLEA Arrests 154 Drug Traffickers in Niger —Commander

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Niger State Command, said on Thursday that it arrested 154 drug traffickers, with 24 convictions between January and December 2018.

NDLEA’s Commander in Niger state, Mrs Sylvia Egwunwoke, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna that the suspects were arrested in different parts of the state

Egwunwoke said that seizures made by the command include 2,074 kg of cannabis sativa and 68kg of psychotropic substances.

She said that 54 litres of liquid substances comprising cough syrups with codeine and injectables were seized from the peddlers during the period.

“We have put in place sensitive security measures to frustrate activities of illegal drug traders in the state,’’ the commander said.

Egwunwoke explained that all identified drug routes in the state had been placed on strict surveillance, while community leaders would be used to provide information on such peddlers, with a view to arresting and prosecuting them.

(NAN)