NDLEA arrests 83-year old, 78-year old grandpas for drug trafficking in Abia, Ekiti

Thenationonlineng | 04-05-2026 07:57pm |

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended two elderly men, Pa John Ofiel, aged 83, and Ogunjobi Samuel, aged 78, during a nationwide operation targeting illicit drug trafficking. The arrests took place in the states of Abia and Ekiti, respectively. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Sunday, highlighting the agency's commitment to combating drug-related crimes across the country. The operation is part of a broader initiative to dismantle drug trafficking networks and ensure public safety.

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