NDLEA Arrests Three Suspects Despite Hoodlums’ Attack in Rivers!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed that three suspects were arrested during a drug raid in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, despite an attack by hoodlums attempting to obstruct the operation.
What We Know:
- The raid occurred in a notorious drug zone in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt.
- NDLEA officers were ambushed with stones and bottles but managed to repel the attackers.
- Substances including cannabis and methamphetamine were seized.
Quote:
“Our officers displayed courage and professionalism in the face of violence. The suspects will be prosecuted.”
— NDLEA Rivers State Commander
Why It Matters:
- Highlights persistent resistance to drug enforcement in urban hotspots.
- Underscores NDLEA’s ongoing crackdown amid rising concerns over substance abuse.
- Reinforces the need for community policing and public support in anti-drug efforts.
What to Watch:
- Legal proceedings against the arrested suspects.
- Possible follow-up raids or security reinforcement in Diobu.
- NDLEA’s collaboration with local authorities to curb drug networks.
Sources:
- NDLEA Rivers State Command Brief – Oct. 30, 2025
- Community Security Watch, Port Harcourt
- Sele Media Field Correspondent Report
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