(NDLEA. Photo by Daily Trust)
The fight against illegal drugs in Adamawa State has entered a troubling new phase after the NDLEA uncovered cannabis farms, signaling a shift from drug consumption to local cultivation.
The discovery has raised fresh security concerns, with authorities warning that the growing production of illicit substances could fuel criminal activities and worsen the state’s drug problem.
In a major crackdown, anti-narcotics operatives destroyed multiple cannabis plantations and seized large quantities of dangerous drugs, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing law enforcement.
Officials say the latest findings underscore the urgent need for stronger enforcement, public awareness, and coordinated action to prevent the spread of illicit drug production and its links to violent crime.
Speaking in Yola during the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Adamawa State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Aliyu Abubakar, disclosed that three cannabis farms had been uncovered and destroyed across the state.
According to him, the farms were located in Mayo Belwa, where one and a half hectares of cannabis were discovered, as well as in Mubi South and Mubi North Local Government Areas, where one hectare each was identified and destroyed.
Abubakar also revealed that between June 2025 and the present, the command arrested 583 suspected drug offenders, secured the conviction of 270 suspects, and seized five tonnes of illicit substances, including tramadol, diazepam, codeine, and methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice.”
Both the NDLEA commander and guest speaker, Dr. Stephen John, warned that drug abuse remains closely linked to crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, and violent attacks. They stressed that as criminal groups continue to adopt more sophisticated methods, government agencies must strengthen their strategies and operational capacity to effectively combat the growing threat.
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