2027 Polls: NDLEA to intensify raids on drug hotspots in Edo

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

2027 Polls: NDLEA to intensify raids on drug hotspots in Edo

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to intensify raids on drug hotspots. The agency aims to curb drug trafficking and ensure security during the electoral period. No further details were provided in the article.

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