Troops from the 159 Task Force Battalion in Geidam, Yobe State, have intercepted a vehicle carrying 98 parcels of Cannabis Sativa worth millions of Naira.
Brig. Gen. Umar Muaza, Chief of Staff, Sector Operation Hadin Kai, Damaturu, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday during the handing over of the exhibits to officials of the National Drug Law Endorsement Agency (NDLEA) in the state.
According to him, the courier who was transporting the illegal drugs got out of his car and fled when he saw troops on patrol.
Ogar Peter, who received the 98 intercepted packages on behalf of the NDLEA Yobe State Command, estimated the street value of each package at over N50,000.
“We are really pleased that, this quantity has been taken out of circulation. If it had gone to its final destination, it could have been used to fuel security challenges,” he said.
Peter added that the troops’ interception of the illicit drugs showed the level of synergy between security agencies operating in the state.
“The Nigerian military has been very supportive in the ongoing struggle and fight against the menace of drug trafficking.
“We will continue to knock at your door for more support,” he said.