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NewsEradication18 October 2026

NDLEA destroys two cannabis farms in Ugbada Forest, Uzebba, Owan West, burning 450 kg of processed cannabis and taking 97 kg as exhibits

Part of Nigeria eradication campaigns (2026)

Platform Times, carrying a statement by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, reported that NDLEA officers destroyed two cannabis farms in Ugbada Forest, Uzebba, Owan West Local Government Area, Edo State, on Sunday 18 October. The agency said its operatives burnt 450 kg of processed cannabis at the site and took another 97 kg away as exhibits. The statement gives no arrests for the farms.

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PlaceUgbada ForestOwan WestEdo StateNigeria

AgencyNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency

Approximate location7.00, 5.90

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2026-10-18 Eradication NDLEA destroys two cannabis farms in Ugbada Forest, Uzebba, Owan West, burning 450 kg of processed cannabis and taking 97 kg as exhibits Platform Times, carrying a statement by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, reported that NDLEA officers destroyed two cannabis farms in Ugbada Forest, Uzebba, Owan West Local Government Area, Edo State, on Sunday 18 October. The agency said its operatives burnt 450 kg of processed cannabis at the site and took another 97 kg away as exhibits. The statement gives no arrests for the farms. https://platformtimes.com.ng/ndlea-arrests-us-based-grandma-with-9-45kg-cannabis-at-lagos-airport-physically-challenged-woman-in-delta/ Nigeria eradication campaigns (2026) Nigeria Edo State Owan West Ugbada Forest 7° 0' 0.00" N, 5° 54' 0.00" E event site National Drug Law Enforcement Agency