Edo State Police Arrest Three Suspects in Drug Raid

Police in Edo State have arrested three suspects during a raid on a known drug area in Benin City. The operation took place on Ihama Road, where officers recovered illegal drugs including synthetic cannabis and Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as Laughing Gas.

The area is notorious for drug dealing, with young people openly selling drugs to passing motorists. However, following a 24-hour police patrol, the usually busy spot was deserted on Wednesday and Thursday as drug dealers and sex workers fled the scene.

The arrested individuals include 26-year-old Omoreghan Paul, who was found with cannabis weighing just over 3 grams. The other two suspects, Omoruyi Osarobo and Obed Osagie, were caught with six cylinders of Nitrous Oxide. Both men are from different local government areas in Edo State.

Mitchell Ofoyeju, the Edo State Commander, stated that the operation is part of a broader effort directed by Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd) to eliminate drug trafficking and related activities in the region. Ofoyeju emphasized that the police will continue to intensify their efforts to ensure a drug-free environment in Edo State.

The Commander assured the public that the police will not relent in their fight against drug-related crimes and will seek the support of the community to achieve this goal.