The Oyo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Olayinka Joe-Fadile, has expressed deep concern over the increasing consumption of illicit drugs, particularly cannabis and its stronger variants, in the state.
Speaking during the “Public Destruction of Drug Exhibits” event held in Ipara, Ogun State, Joe-Fadile highlighted a disturbing trend in the abuse of Cannabis Sativa, which has evolved into more potent and expensive variants such as Scottish Loud, Canadian Loud, and Arizona Loud.
“These ‘loud’ drugs are more dangerous and expensive than regular cannabis,” he warned. “They kill slowly and painfully.”
Joe-Fadile appealed to young Nigerians to steer clear of drug use, cautioning them about the long-term damage these substances cause. “You may feel inspired now, but drugs will eventually destroy you,” he said.
He also praised the collaboration between security agencies, which made the destruction of 1.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs possible.
“Previously, each state command handled its drug destruction independently. But today, in a unified effort, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, and other strategic commands joined forces,” he noted.
The joint operation included Lagos Strategic Command, Ogun Command, Oyo Command, the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Command, Lagos Seaports, Idiroko Border Command, and the Seme Command — all operating under NDLEA Zones 9 and 11.