June 9, 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will intensify raids on identified drug hotspots in Edo State ahead of the July 11 local government election.
Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, State Commander of NDLEA, stated this on Tuesday in Benin, while receiving the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, Mr Obo Effanga.
Ofoyeju said the exercise was aimed at curbing drug-induced violence and ensuring peaceful polls.
The NDLEA boss said that the agency would undertake targeted operations before, during and after the elections to prevent criminal elements from exploiting illicit drugs to foment violence.
