The Ondo State command of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) destroyed 74.786 hectares of cannabis farms and seized 10,143.053 kg of cannabis sativa, known locally as Indian hemp, over the previous ten months.[1][2] State Commander Nanzing Sallah disclosed the figures in Akure on Monday 20 October 2025, saying the destruction formed part of a coordinated national strategy against cannabis cultivation in the state’s forest zones.[1][2]
The command also seized small quantities of non-cannabis substances, including methamphetamine and psychotropic substances, alongside the cannabis.[2] It recorded 135 pending cases before the Federal High Court and secured 52 convictions within the period under review.[1][2] Four vehicles, one motorcycle and 282,320 naira in cash were forfeited to the federal government, while further vehicles, motorcycles and cash sit under interim forfeiture pending court decisions.[2]
Sallah credited stronger collaboration among security agencies, community leaders and NDLEA operatives for the results, and appealed to the state government for greater logistical support for rehabilitating drug users.[1][2]
