Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a suspected drug warehouse in Benin City and arrested a husband and wife allegedly involved in the storage and distribution of illicit substances. The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, July 20, 2026, confirming that the operation was carried out at a residential building along Sapele Road following credible intelligence on the alleged drug trafficking activities of the occupants.
The suspects, identified as Christian Chukwuka, 32, and his wife, Nwanneka Christian, 33, both natives of Ndokwa, Delta State, were apprehended during the raid. The NDLEA said officers recovered 22 bags of skunk cannabis weighing 219.5 kilograms, as well as compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a highly potent synthetic cannabis strain, weighing 192.67 kilograms. The total quantity of drugs seized during the operation was 412.17 kilograms.
Ofoyeju described the operation as another major breakthrough in the agency's campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state. "Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served," he said. He added that the seizure was one of the most significant drug busts recorded in the state this year. The NDLEA commander disclosed that investigations are ongoing and that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the probe.
Speaking after his arrest, one of the suspects, Christian Chukwuka, attributed his alleged involvement in the illicit trade to financial hardship and unemployment. "I am a secondary school graduate and a truck driver, but joblessness made a friend introduce me to drug trafficking. My wife and I have twins to cater for, and the financial pressure was too much. If given another chance, I will not go back to drugs," he was quoted as saying. The arrest and seizure, according to the NDLEA, reflect growing concern over drug trafficking and abuse in the state. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and safeguarding communities from the dangers of illicit narcotics.
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