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NDLEA arrests 85-year-old woman and five others in Edo State drug raids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Command conducted coordinated raids across the Owan East Local Government Area, resulting in the arrest of 85-year-old Grace Ehimeka and five other suspects.
Ehimeka, known as Mama Grace, was apprehended at her residence in the Warake community on October 16 with 179 kilograms of cannabis. She admitted ownership of the drugs, stating she began selling cannabis two years ago to survive following her husband's death.
The operations led to the seizure of a total of 407.39kg of cannabis and various illicit substances, including 546 grams of a potent strain known as ‘loud’, 114 grams of tramadol, four grams of diazepam, and three grams of swinol.
Other suspects arrested include Ali Garba, 57, with 5.85kg of cannabis; Habib Braimoh, 45, with 100 grams of cannabis; Musa Mubid, 35, with 2kg of cannabis, cannabis seeds, and assorted pharmaceuticals; Ayo Aigberadion, 53, with 220.8kg of cannabis; and Hope Okoro, 35, with 237 grams of loud.
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Edo State · Grace Ehimeka · Mitchel Ofuyeju · National Drug Law Enforcement Agency · Owan East Local Government Area
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Hope Okoro was arrested with 237g of loud. promptnewsonline.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ali Garba was arrested in Ivbiaro with 5.85kg of cannabis. promptnewsonline.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Grace Ehimeka was arrested with 179kg of cannabis in Warake community. promptnewsonline.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The total amount of cannabis and illicit substances seized was 407.39kg. promptnewsonline.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Musa Mubid was found with 2kg of cannabis and 309g of cannabis seeds. promptnewsonline.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Grace Ehimeka claimed she sold cannabis to survive after her husband's death. promptnewsonline.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ayo Aigberadion was arrested in Ewe/Irue with 220.8kg of cannabis. promptnewsonline.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Seized substances included 546g of loud, 114g of tramadol, 4g of diazepam, and 3g of swinol. promptnewsonline.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · newtelegraphng.com