By Gloria Abutu
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed concern over the growing spread of illegal drug cultivation and organised distribution networks in parts of Adamawa State, warning that the development poses a serious threat to community safety and youth development.
Adamawa state Commander of the Agency, Commander of Narcotics, CN Aliyu Abubakar disclosed this during a press briefing at the NDLEA State Headquarters in Yola, where he described the situation as “a clear and present danger to our society.”
According to the NDLEA, intelligence-led operations uncovered illicit drug farms and supply routes across communities in Toungo, Lamurde, Mubi North and Mubi South, revealing what the commander described as “a level of sophistication that shows we are dealing with organised criminal networks, not isolated offenders.”
“We have struck at the very heart of the drug trade in Adamawa State with unprecedented force and precision,” CN Abubakar said, noting that December 2025 has been one of the most intensive and productive operational periods in the recent history of the command.
He explained that coordinated operations, including those conducted at the Lamido Aliyu Mustapha International Airport, Yola, led to massive seizures of illicit substances.
“The scale of our interdiction speaks for itself,” he said, adding that the command seized 353 kilograms of Cannabis sativa, 983 kilograms of Tramadol, and 60.5 kilograms of other opioids, dismantled several drug joints, cleared one hectare of cannabis farmland, and uncovered other illegal cultivations marked for subsequent operations.
The NDLEA boss further disclosed that over 150 suspects were arrested, with six convictions secured and 53 cases currently pending in court.
CN Abubakar stressed that drug traffickers should not be regarded as legitimate traders, declaring that “these individuals are not businessmen; they are merchants of death trading in human suffering for profit.”
He called on residents to support the agency’s efforts, emphasizing that the fight against drug abuse cannot be left to law enforcement alone.
“We cannot win this war from the trenches alone. We call on community leaders, religious leaders, traditional rulers, parents and youth groups to remain vigilant,” he said, urging citizens to “see something and say something” by reporting suspicious activities, illegal cultivation and known drug dealers to the nearest NDLEA office.
While commending officers and men of the Adamawa State Command for their courage and resilience, CN Abubakar issued a strong warning to drug traffickers operating in the state.
“To the drug lords and merchants of death, our message is clear: Adamawa is hostile territory for you. We will find you, expose you, arrest you and ensure you face the full wrath of the law,” he declared.
He reassured the public of the NDLEA’s continued commitment to protecting the future of young people in the state, stressing that “the future of Adamawa youths is non-negotiable.”
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