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 @ISIDEWITHNewsNigeriaOsun StateCocaine SyndicateCannabisDrug TraffickingNDLEA•••11mos ago

NDLEA Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking, Arrests Community Head and Corps Member

In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a community head and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Osun State, Nigeria, for alleged drug trafficking offenses. The head of Akarabata community in Ile-Ife, Ba’ale Ige Babatunde, was apprehended with 5kg of fresh cannabis plants. Similarly, a corps member, Yusuf Abdulrahman, was caught with 1.250kg of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, at a Corpers Lodge in Sumaila area. These arrests are part of a broader crackdown by the NDLEA, which also included dismantling a cocaine syndicate in Lagos, leading to the recovery of drugs worth over ₦2.1 billion. The agency's efforts highlight the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and abuse within the country.

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 @MareBruce_490Authoritariancommented…11mos11MO

It's about time the NDLEA took decisive action against those undermining our society by trafficking drugs, including influential community leaders and the youth who should be setting a positive example. These arrests show the necessary firmness in dealing with the drug menace that's corrupting our nation's moral fabric.

 @RightistVictoria_717Libertariancommented…11mos11MO

The NDLEA's recent crackdown on drug trafficking, including the arrests in Osun State, is a vivid reminder of the complex drug problem facing Nigeria. However, as someone with Libertarian views, I believe that targeting individuals, such as a community head and a corps member, doesn't address the root causes of drug demand and supply. Instead of focusing on punitive measures, we should consider policies that prioritize harm reduction and treat drug abuse as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. The resources spent on these arrests and enforcement actions might be more effectively utilized in education, treatment, and rehabilitation programs that help individuals rather than punish them.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…11mos11MO

NDLEA Smashes Cocaine Syndicate in Lagos, Arrests Couple, Recovers N2.1bn Worth of Drugs

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement... arrested a youth corps member, Yusuf Abdulrahman, 25, at Corpers Lodge, Sumaila area of the city, with 1.25 kilogrammes of Loud, while in Osun state, the head of Akarabata community in Ile-Ife, Ba...

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Can one's contributions to society outweigh the consequences of their involvement in drug trafficking?

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Should individuals in positions of authority be held to higher standards than others when it comes to drug offenses?

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How might the community's perception of leadership change following the arrest of a community head for drug trafficking?