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...
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FG DONATES 60 TRUCKS OF FERTILIZER TO BENUE FARMERS - ALIA. (PHOTO).

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 FG DONATES 60 TRUCKS OF FERTILIZER TO BENUE FARMERS - ALIA


Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, says the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has donated 60 trucks of fertilisers to Benue farmers.


Alia disclosed this during a ceremony to mark the commencement of the 2024 cropping season, and distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers on Wednesday, in Makurdi.


The governor directed that the inputs were to be distributed to only genuine and registered farmers free of charge.


He emphasised that with the inputs, yields and revenue would increase, thereby strengthening food security.


He called on farmers to embrace Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), in order to enhance their yield and increase profit.


Alia also urged the state’s young population to embrace agriculture, as the government was prioritising the sector in its development agenda.


“Already there are funds to help young people to eke a living through agriculture.


“Form cooperative societies in order to access the funds. The composition of the cooperatives can range from 10 to at most 15 members.


“We will provide tractor services for you for free, and give you improved seedlings.


”The federal and state governments mean well for the citizens.


“I advice you to sow seeds of prosperity today for bountiful harvest tomorrow,” Alia said.


Meanwhile, the Commissioner for; Agriculture and Food Security, Prof. Moses Ogbaji, commended the governor for giving the ministry unprecedented support.


Ogbaji further appreciated Alia for the prompt payment of counterpart funding for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), World Bank among others.


He said that the governor, through the ministry, had reactivated the Swine Project at the Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue.

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