By peace Udugba
The Edo State Government Taskforce has arrested 15 suspects during a raid on the Hausa quarters in Uromi, where illicit drugs were reportedly being sold and consumed. The suspects have been handed over to the Uromi Divisional Police Headquarters for profiling, investigation, and possible prosecution.
Taskforce leader, Noah, stated that the drug trade in the area had become a hotspot for criminal activity, including cultism and kidnapping.
“We received intelligence from our team in Uromi about rampant drug dealings that fuel other crimes. We acted swiftly and arrested both sellers and buyers,” he said.
One of the suspects, identified as Tajudeen Lawal, confessed to selling marijuana with two others in the area.
