The Delta State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested two suspects with illicit drugs estimated at approximately N300 million in the state.
Newslodge reports that the suspects were arrested when commando operatives intercepted two commercial buses loaded with various illicit drugs.
A statement by Johnkennedy Edoziem, media and defense officer of the command, gave the names of the suspects as Zaharadeen Yahaya, 25, and Sanusi Maman, 23.
Edoziem said the suspects were arrested on January 15, 2026, in an operation led by the agency’s State Commander, Dr. Halilu Hamidu.
He said operatives carried out a successful operation along the Asaba-Onitsha Expressway, which resulted in the interception of two commercial buses carrying various illicit drugs.
While noting that officers acted on credible intelligence to arrest the suspects, he listed the illicit drugs recovered as including 410,800 Tramadol pills, 84.2 liters of codeine syrup, 82,250 Diazepam pills, 900 Swinol pills and 65 Molly pills.
He estimated the street value of the seized illicit drugs at approximately N300 million.
The State Commander, Halilu Hamidu, commended the officers for their diligence and commitment in eradicating drug trafficking in the state.
The state NDLEA chief, who assured the public of the agency’s continuous efforts to ensure a drug-free society, urged citizens to support the agency in its mission to combat drug abuse and trafficking.
He said the suspects are currently in NDLEA custody and will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.