NDLEA Uncovers Fentanyl Production Threat in Ogun Forest as Agency Seeks More Help

• Opposes bail for 3 Mexicans, 7 Nigerians, court to rule Sept 2 over N480bn Ogun Meth lab

Michael Olugbode in Abuja and Wale Igbintade in Lagos

The discovery of a precursor chemical linked to fentanyl production in a clandestine drug laboratory deep inside a forest in Ogun State has exposed a potentially dangerous new dimension to Nigeria’s illicit drug trade.

Against the background of that detection, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) warned about the critical need for advanced forensic technology to stay ahead of emerging narcotics threats.

Meanwhile, NDLEA opposed the bail applications filed by 10 defendants standing trial over alleged operation of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in a forest in Ogun State, describing them as flight risks who can evade trial if released.