Two Arrested As NDLEA Seizes Massive Drug Consignment In Delta
NDLEA Seizes ₦300m Drugs, Arrests Two on Asaba–Onitsha Expressway
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of illicit drugs worth about ₦300 million in Delta State, arresting two suspects during an intelligence-led operation.
The seizure was made on 15 January 2026 along the Asaba–Onitsha expressway, a major transport route increasingly identified as a key corridor for drug trafficking in the South-South region.
Confirming the development on Sunday, the Delta State Command spokesperson, Mr. John Kennedy Edozien, said NDLEA operatives stopped two commercial buses conveying the drugs following credible intelligence. The operation was led by the State Commander, Mr. Halilu Hamidu.
According to Edozien, the suspects were identified as Zaharadeen Yahaya, 25, and Sanusi Maman, 23, both of whom were taken into custody at the scene.
A breakdown of the exhibits recovered showed the scale of the seizure. NDLEA officials said the haul included 410,800 pills of tramadol, 84.2 litres of codeine syrup, 82,250 tablets of diazepam, 900 tablets of swinol and 65 pills of molly.
The agency described the interception as one of the most significant drug seizures recorded in Delta State in recent months, noting that it highlights both the profitability of the illicit drug trade and the persistence of trafficking networks.
Commending the operatives, Hamidu said the success of the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-driven policing. He warned, however, that the volume of drugs recovered underscored the scale of the national drug abuse challenge.
The NDLEA commander reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to disrupting drug supply chains and preventing dangerous substances from reaching communities, particularly young people.
He also urged members of the public to provide timely and actionable information to support ongoing enforcement efforts.
Edozien said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, as NDLEA intensifies efforts to dismantle trafficking networks operating across the country.
