The NDLEA confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, stating that the suspects were apprehended during a raid in Ogoja Local Government Area. According to officials, the teacher and his wife had allegedly been running a large-scale cannabis distribution network, storing the drugs in their residence.
Investigators revealed that the seized marijuana weighed several tons and was packaged for onward distribution across the state. The NDLEA described the bust as one of the largest in recent months, stressing that the agency remains committed to dismantling drug cartels and prosecuting offenders regardless of their social status.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged under the NDLEA Act. Authorities noted that the case underscores the growing challenge of drug trafficking in Nigeria, particularly in rural communities where enforcement is often difficult.
Community leaders in Ogoja expressed shock at the arrest, calling for stronger sensitisation campaigns to discourage involvement in illicit drug trade.
online reports confirm that the NDLEA in Cross River State arrested Onun Ikoli, a 52-year-old teacher, and his wife, Itam Onun, after discovering 360 bags of marijuana weighing 4.7 tonnes in their residence at Yakurr Local Government Area. The suspects claimed the drugs belonged to a tenant who fled during the raid, but the NDLEA has launched further investigations to bring all involved to justice.
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