Illicit Plants: NDLEA Destroys Cannabis Farm, Arrests Suspect In Kebbi - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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September 7, 2019
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA hasdestroyed cannabis farm also known as Indian herm and arrested its owner inKebbi state.
The owner of the farm, Abdullahi Sani, was apprehendedat Shingi village in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state, where thefarm was located.
The Agency’s Commander in the state, Peter Odaudu saidthat the cannabis farm was the second so far discovered in the state.
Odaudu recalled that the agency had on July 24,2018, arrested a native doctor, Arage Rikici, who also owned cannabis farm atKukin village in Fakai Local Government Area of the state.
The NDLEA Commander advised farmers not to indulge inthe cultivation of illicit plants such as cannabis, as it affects soilfertility apart from being punishable by law. He called on communities in thestate to look out for cannabis sativa plants in their domain and alert relevantauthorities for prompt action.