A combined team of security agencies have arrested a self-confessed major distributor of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) within Kogi Central senatorial district and Kabba axis in Okene.
Armed with credible intelligence and acting on the directive of the Chairman of Okene local government council, Engr. Abdulrazaq Muhammad, the security agencies arrested one Ibrahim Usman, an indigene of Okene local government, for being in possession of hard drugs.
On interrogation, Usman made confessional statements of being a major Indian hemp distributor within Kogi Central and even own a farm where the plant is grown outside Kogi state from where it is supplied to the state.
Ibrahim Usman has been handed over to Kogi State command of Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
Also, the distribution of large quantities of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) and packets of drugs suspected to be tramadol and other illicit drugs were also intercepted by security agencies at Okene-eba area of Okene local government.
While the suspects fled on sighting the security agencies, the gallant officers made away with 3 sacks of cannabis sativa and packets of drugs suspected to be illicit drugs that causes severe damage to the brain and other parts the body.
The items have been handed over to the appropriate authority for further legal action.
The Council Chairman in a statement said the sting operation by security agencies on criminals in Okene local government will continue until the area is free from crime and the youths desist from selling, distribution and consumption of hard drugs.
