Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Edo State, in collaboration with the military, have destroyed two cannabis farms at Eko Camp, Illushi in Esan South-East Local Government Area.
The farms, destroyed during an operation undertaken on September 23, 2026, measured a combined 0.544092 hectares with an estimated yield of 1,360.23kg of cannabis, according to the Edo NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju.
Ofoyeju, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, said 107kg of processed cannabis, including cannabis seeds, was also destroyed at the location.
Two suspects identified as Ajeh Egwuda, 43, and Nonso Ajodhe, both from Esan South-East, were apprehended during the raid.
According to Ofoyeju, Egwuda was cultivating 0.068011 hectares with an estimated yield of 170.03kg, while Ajodhe had 0.476081 hectares with an estimated yield of 1,190.20kg.
The commander said the suspects claimed poverty and the negative influence of friends pushed them into cannabis cultivation.
He said the operation reflects the command’s resolve to combat drug trafficking and cultivation in the state.
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