The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Abeokuta, has intercepted 296 large wraps of suspected cannabis along the Abeokuta–Igboora road in Ogun State as part of ongoing efforts to curb illicit drug trafficking and related criminal activities within the state.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abeokuta by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 35 Artillery Brigade, Maj. Samuel Akari.
Akari stated that the interception occurred in the early hours of Sunday at about 4:30 a.m., following actionable intelligence received by the troops regarding the planned movement of the suspected substances along the road.
He explained that the suspected cannabis was concealed in three massive sacks and was discovered during the operation.
According to him, the suspect conveying the items fled into a nearby bush upon sighting the army personnel, abandoning both the substances and a motorcycle used for transportation.
Akari added that the recovered exhibits, including the motorcycle, had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ogun Command for further investigation and necessary action.
He reiterated the brigade’s resolve to make the state unsafe for drug traffickers and other criminal elements, urging those involved in illicit activities to desist and engage in legitimate businesses or risk being apprehended by security agencies.
The army spokesman further reassured residents that the Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting lives and property, sustaining a robust security presence across the state, and preventing criminal elements from operating with impunity.
