February 8, 2026 l Dalena Reporters
Law enforcement authorities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria, have arrested a Beninese national in connection with a major drug bust that seized 149 kilograms of “skunk” cannabis, as part of coordinated raids in multiple states, security sources confirmed on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The suspect was apprehended by officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during an operation in the Ibadan North region, where the large quantity of high-potency cannabis widely referred to as skunk was seized alongside other drug-related paraphernalia.
According to statements from NDLEA sources, the Ibadan raid was part of a broader crackdown that saw parallel enforcement activities in other states, targeting trafficking networks linked to transnational organised crime. The raids reportedly led to additional seizures and arrests, although full details of all operations had not been released at the time of initial reporting.
The detained suspect’s identity and role within the drug distribution network have not been publicly disclosed, but NDLEA officials indicated that further interrogations and investigations are underway. Meanwhile, the agency reiterated its ongoing commitment to disrupting narcotics supply chains across Nigeria and reducing the availability of illicit substances on the streets.
Drug enforcement experts have noted that cannabis trafficking continues to pose significant challenges for Nigerian authorities, with trans-border smuggling and organised syndicates complicating prevention efforts. The recent multi-state operation underscores intensified efforts to apprehend key perpetrators and dismantle distribution networks.