The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a couple for allegedly operating a drug warehouse in Benin City, recovering more than 412 kilogrammes of illicit drugs during the operation.The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the warehouse, located in a residential area along Sapele Road, was raided following credible intelligence.According to him, the main suspects, Christian Chukwuka, 32, and his wife, Nwanneka Christian, 33, both from Ndokwa in Delta State, were arrested at the warehouse.“We arrested a husband and wife, Christian Chukwuka and Nwanneka Christian, at the illicit warehouse where they allegedly dealt in narcotic drugs,” Ofoyeju said.He noted that the operation underscored growing concerns over drug trafficking and illegal drug distribution in the state.Ofoyeju said the NDLEA operatives recovered 22 bags of skunk weighing 219.5 kilogrammes and compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 192.67 kilogrammes.Related NewsNEMA assesses Sokoto storm, flood damage after four killedEdo hospital acquires IVF equipment, expands fertility care$2.63m laundering: Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bailHe described the seizure as one of the largest recorded by the command in recent times, adding that the agency remained committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from the menace of illicit drugs.The commander said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon their conclusion.“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the warehouse, located in a residential area along Sapele Road, was raided following credible intelligence.According to him, the main suspects, Christian Chukwuka, 32, and his wife, Nwanneka Christian, 33, both from Ndokwa in Delta State, were arrested at the warehouse.“We arrested a husband and wife, Christian Chukwuka and Nwanneka Christian, at the illicit warehouse where they allegedly dealt in narcotic drugs,” Ofoyeju said.He noted that the operation underscored growing concerns over drug trafficking and illegal drug distribution in the state.Ofoyeju said the NDLEA operatives recovered 22 bags of skunk weighing 219.5 kilogrammes and compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 192.67 kilogrammes.Related NewsNEMA assesses Sokoto storm, flood damage after four killedEdo hospital acquires IVF equipment, expands fertility care$2.63m laundering: Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bailHe described the seizure as one of the largest recorded by the command in recent times, adding that the agency remained committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from the menace of illicit drugs.The commander said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon their conclusion.“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” According to him, the main suspects, Christian Chukwuka, 32, and his wife, Nwanneka Christian, 33, both from Ndokwa in Delta State, were arrested at the warehouse.“We arrested a husband and wife, Christian Chukwuka and Nwanneka Christian, at the illicit warehouse where they allegedly dealt in narcotic drugs,” Ofoyeju said.He noted that the operation underscored growing concerns over drug trafficking and illegal drug distribution in the state.Ofoyeju said the NDLEA operatives recovered 22 bags of skunk weighing 219.5 kilogrammes and compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 192.67 kilogrammes.Related NewsNEMA assesses Sokoto storm, flood damage after four killedEdo hospital acquires IVF equipment, expands fertility care$2.63m laundering: Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bailHe described the seizure as one of the largest recorded by the command in recent times, adding that the agency remained committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from the menace of illicit drugs.The commander said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon their conclusion.“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” “We arrested a husband and wife, Christian Chukwuka and Nwanneka Christian, at the illicit warehouse where they allegedly dealt in narcotic drugs,” Ofoyeju said.He noted that the operation underscored growing concerns over drug trafficking and illegal drug distribution in the state.Ofoyeju said the NDLEA operatives recovered 22 bags of skunk weighing 219.5 kilogrammes and compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 192.67 kilogrammes.Related NewsNEMA assesses Sokoto storm, flood damage after four killedEdo hospital acquires IVF equipment, expands fertility care$2.63m laundering: Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bailHe described the seizure as one of the largest recorded by the command in recent times, adding that the agency remained committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from the menace of illicit drugs.The commander said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon their conclusion.“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” He noted that the operation underscored growing concerns over drug trafficking and illegal drug distribution in the state.Ofoyeju said the NDLEA operatives recovered 22 bags of skunk weighing 219.5 kilogrammes and compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 192.67 kilogrammes.Related NewsNEMA assesses Sokoto storm, flood damage after four killedEdo hospital acquires IVF equipment, expands fertility care$2.63m laundering: Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bailHe described the seizure as one of the largest recorded by the command in recent times, adding that the agency remained committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from the menace of illicit drugs.The commander said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon their conclusion.“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” Ofoyeju said the NDLEA operatives recovered 22 bags of skunk weighing 219.5 kilogrammes and compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 192.67 kilogrammes.Related NewsNEMA assesses Sokoto storm, flood damage after four killedEdo hospital acquires IVF equipment, expands fertility care$2.63m laundering: Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bailHe described the seizure as one of the largest recorded by the command in recent times, adding that the agency remained committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from the menace of illicit drugs.The commander said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon their conclusion.“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” He described the seizure as one of the largest recorded by the command in recent times, adding that the agency remained committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from the menace of illicit drugs.The commander said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon their conclusion.“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” The commander said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon their conclusion.“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” “Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” Speaking after his arrest, Christian blamed his involvement in drug trafficking on poverty and unemployment.“I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” “I am a secondary school graduate and learnt truck driving, but because I couldn’t get a job, a friend introduced me to drug trafficking,” he said.“My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.” “My wife and I have a set of twins, and the burden of providing for the family became overwhelming. If given another chance, I promise never to deal in drugs again.”