Ondo NDLEA unveils intelligence-led offensive against drug trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Thursday reaffirmed its determination to strengthen the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse with the appointment of Commander of Narcotics (CN), Folayemi Adeyemo Gabriel, as the new Commander of the Ondo state command.

Adeyemo, who officially assumed office on July 24, 2026, pledged to consolidate the achievements of his predecessors while introducing intelligence-driven and technology-based strategies to combat the increasingly sophisticated operations of drug trafficking syndicates.

Speaking after taking over the leadership of the command, the new commander said his administration would prioritise enhanced intelligence gathering, digital investigations, operational efficiency, public enlightenment and stronger collaboration with relevant stakeholders to tackle drug-related crimes across the state.

He observed that criminal networks involved in drug trafficking have increasingly migrated to digital platforms to coordinate their operations, adding that law enforcement agencies must stay ahead by deploying advanced technological tools to detect, monitor and dismantle such networks.

“Drug traffickers continue to devise new methods to evade law enforcement, so we must constantly improve our strategies. We will build on the existing structure while identifying areas that require improvement to ensure more effective operations,” Adeyemo said.

He said under the leadership of the chairman and chief executive of the NDLEA, officers nationwide are undergoing continuous capacity-building in digital intelligence, cyber surveillance and modern investigative techniques to counter emerging trends in organised drug crimes.