NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

RIVER BASIN TO INTRODUCE SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION PUMPS IN KWARA. (PHOTOS).


River Basin To Introduce Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumps In Kwara

The Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority Ilorin, says it would introduce solar power irrigation pumps in its operations to strengthen dry season farming in the country and ensure food security. 

Speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day training programme for selected staff in different categories, held in Ilorin, , the managing director of the authority, Dr. Adeniyi Aremu, said that the purpose was to ensure food sufficiency and achieve reduction in food prices. 

He said the authority would change all it's irrigation pumps to solar powered pumps to reduce over dependent on petrol. 

Dr. Aremu, said that the training programme is aimed at improving the capacity of staff to perform set objectives, mission, visions and mandate of the authority.

 He explained that the selected staff that received the training "would in turn train field workers as well as ordinary farmers in their local languages. 

Dr.Aremu noted that the idea is to increase capacity of farmers,and reduce cost of food production.

In his remark a resource persons at the programme, Engineer Ayodele Adesina, said that the emphasis of the training is social strengthening, adding that the focus is on team collaboration and information sharing. 

In his comment one of the participants, Mrs. Moji Akinpeloye, described the training as impactful and appreciated the management of the authority for the opportunity.

She pledged to make the knowledge acquired reflect in the discharge of their responsibility and duties at workplace.

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