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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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS ON SANITATION DRIVE IN LAFIA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS ON  SANITATION DRIVE IN LAFIA


*Urges Residents to Maintain Cleanliness


The Federal Ministry of Environment, its Nasarawa State counterpart, and key stakeholders have launched a sanitation campaign in Lafia, urging residents to maintain cleanliness in order to prevent diseases in the area.


The sensitization campaign taking place in Lafia, Nasarawa State, is part of the activities lined up to  commemorate the 2025 National Environmental Sanitation Day (NESD). 


The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adam Kambari, who spearheaded the initiative at Lafia Modern Market and Ungwan Wajen Lalle, urged market women, traders, and residents to prioritize market cleanliness and environmental protection.


Represented by Director II,  Pollution Control and Environmental Health ( PC&EH), Mrs. Omotunde Adeola, stated that "cleanliness is next to godliness" and called on the women, in particular, to keep their surroundings clean, noting that "We cannot be productive, if we neglect environmental hygiene,"


Kambari highlighted that this year's theme, Safe Sanitation and Hygiene for Disease Prevention,' is particularly relevant, and emphasized stakeholders to sustain public sensitization efforts on sanitation practices in their communities.


The Commissioner, Nasarawa State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Margaret Itaki Elayo urged residents to keep their environment clean, stressing that good hygiene practices can significantly reduce the risk of diseases like cholera and malaria etc.


The Commissioner, who was represented by the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Hussaini Usman Babayayi, warned that  enforcement teams will henceforth strictly enforce sanitation standards in markets and communities, ensuring compliance.


In separate remarks, Deputy Director of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), representing the Registrar/CEO, Nathaniel Omonayajo, highlighted the importance of sanitation, calling for an end to open defecation to ensure a healthier and more productive society.  


On his part, the General Manager, Nasarawa State Environmental Protection Agency (NASEPA), Alhaji Yusuf Illiya Adela, advised residents to install toilet facilities in their homes, practice handwashing, and participate in the monthly sanitation exercise to prevent disease outbreaks.  


The State's ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Mr. Elias Napoleon also pleaded with women and children to prioritize cleanliness and spread the message to others in the community.  


Dakaci of Angwan Wajen Lalle community in Lafia metropolis, Baba Saidu, expressed gratitude for the initiative but appealed for government assistance in addressing the persistent erosion problem in the area.


The climax of the activities line-up would be the commemoration of the event today Thursday 17th July, 2025 in Lafia, Nassarawa State, North Central Zone.


June 28th of every year is chosen to mark the National Environmental Sanitation Day, promoting environmental cleanliness and disease prevention. 


To commemorate this, the Federal Ministry of Environment along some partners organized  Ministerial Press briefing in Abuja, ahead of the main event in Lafia, Nasarawa State.


Ibrahim Haruna

Director,  Information and Public Relations. 

More photos below. 





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