- Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, a businessman in Lekki, has been arrested.
- He was caught importing 60 parcels of ‘Loud’ (a strong cannabis strain) from the USA.
- NDLEA operatives seized the shipment and arrested Ebenezer at his business location.
- Several other drug-related arrests and seizures were made across Nigeria.
- NDLEA is intensifying its efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse nationwide.
Lekki Businessman’s Drug Empire Crumbles
Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, who owns Damillionz Takeout, found himself in hot water after NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) operatives swooped in. The 43-year-old was arrested at Bay Lounge in Lekki, Lagos, while waiting for a delivery of his latest drug shipment.
Massive Cannabis Shipment Intercepted
The NDLEA intercepted Ebenezer’s cargo – a whopping 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, shipped from the United States. The shipment arrived in Nigeria in seven massive cartons and was seized on March 12th.
Home Search Reveals More
After the arrest, NDLEA agents searched Ebenezer’s home in Lekki. They found 94 grammes of Loud, cannabis crushers, and other drug-related items. In total, authorities seized 32.24 kilogrammes of drugs from Ebenezer.
Began Drug Trade in 2017
During questioning, Ebenezer confessed to starting his illicit drug business back in 2017. This bust puts an end to his years of operation.
Other Drug Busts Across Nigeria
Ebenezer’s case isn’t isolated. NDLEA is actively working across Nigeria to combat drug trafficking:
- Lagos Airport: An attempt to export 1,400 tramadol pills to Italy was foiled.
- Katsina: Four suspects were arrested with 423 kilogrammes of skunk and 86,000 diazepam pills.
- Edo: Over 13,000 kilogrammes of cannabis were destroyed in Edo forests.
- Niger: 77.6 kilogrammes of skunk were found concealed in a car.
- Enugu: 108.5 kilogrammes of skunk were recovered from shops.
- Kwara: 25 kilogrammes of cannabis were seized.
- Oyo: A suspect was arrested with Ghanaian Loud and Colorado cannabis strains.
NDLEA Intensifies Drug War
NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended the agency’s officers for their successful operations. He emphasized the importance of a balanced approach, focusing on both reducing drug supply and demand.
War Against Drug Abuse (WADA)
The NDLEA continues its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign, educating people in schools, workplaces, and communities about the dangers of drug abuse. It is known that especially young people are vulnerable, because they often don’t know about the long-time side effects. A study shows, that more than 40% of drug users started consuming drugs under the age of 20.
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