BREAKING NEWS
NDLEA Nabs Two Over Possession Of Illicit Drug In Anambra
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,
has arrested two persons for being in possession of hard drugs in Awka.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,
has arrested two persons for being in possession of hard drugs in Awka.
Solomon Michael and Okechukwu Udenkwo both from Abia
and Anambra State respectively were arrested in Nando, Anambra West LGA and
Onitsha during a raid for being in possession of cannabis sativa.
Addressing the press on the matter, the State
Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Sule Momodu said the suspects were arrested when his
men raided Onitsha and Nando respectively.
He claimed that one of the suspects, Solomon is a
major distributor of Cannabis Sativa in Onitsha, and accused Okechukwu Udenkwo
of being involved in the business of distributing cocaine in Nando.
The NDLEA commander who said that the suspect will
be charged to court disclosed that with the arrest of the suspects who have
been terrorizing their areas, sanity and peace will be restored in those areas.
Mr Momodu, however, solicited the cooperation of the
various community leaders to enable them win the war against illicit drug in
the state and assured informants that their identities will not be disclosed.
He further called for collective efforts in
sustaining the excellent security recorded in the state while commending
Governor Willie Obiano for his efforts in securing the state.
In their reactions, Solomon Michael admitted to the
crime and pleaded for pardon while Okechukwu Udenkwo denied committing the
crime.
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