Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 75-year-old man, identified as Okebe Samuel, for alleged involvement in the sale of illicit drugs in Ebonyi State.
The suspect was apprehended in Okposi community, where NDLEA officials reportedly discovered approximately 300 grams of skunk packaged in small retail sachets, allegedly intended for distribution within the area.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the elderly suspect had been under surveillance prior to his arrest.
He was accused of supplying the illegal substance primarily to young people in the community.
The agency noted that the operation highlights its commitment to enforcing drug laws without bias, emphasizing that age does not exempt anyone from accountability.
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“Demonstrating that age is no barrier to the enforcement of the law, NDLEA operatives in Ebonyi State tracked down and arrested a 75-year-old suspect in Okposi,” the statement read.
Reacting to the development, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended the operatives for their diligence and professionalism.
He reiterated the agency’s determination to dismantle drug trafficking networks across the country, stressing that individuals involved in such activities would be pursued regardless of age, gender, or method of operation.
“The agency remains fully committed to disrupting drug supply chains nationwide and will continue to target offenders wherever they operate,” Marwa stated.
The NDLEA further praised its Ebonyi State Command for maintaining vigilance in the fight against illicit drug distribution.
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