By Akubulu Ngozi
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has reportedly nabbed some suspected drug dealers, following its recent invasion of an illicit drug party in Osun State.
The operation was reported to have taken place at a Lounge in Osogbo, popularly known as Berrymist Lounge located at Ofatedo Area in Osogbo, the Capital of Osun State, where the alleged party tagged, ‘Unholy Alliance for Stoners and Drunkard” was reportedly slated to hold.
As contained in a statement issued from the headquarters of the Agency and signed by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the organisers of the alleged party were reportedly found with drug exhibits intended for sale and consumption at the purported party venue which was supposed to span all through the night.
According to reports, the aim of the party was basically for the exhibition of the illicit substances to buyers.
Moreover, the suspects which include: Ikotu Omolayo, 25; Fola Olabode, 30; Akorede Adunni Ajibola, 22 and the main organiser of the Unholy Alliance drug party, 30, Gbemileke Adelola, popularly known as BIG LHYNZ, have been reportedly arrested by the Squad and currently under Police custody.
Meanwhile, the management of the Lounge where the suspects were arrested has been invited for further investigation before proceeding to court.
However, similar cases of illicit drug abuse and consumption were also reported by the Agency in Lagos, Ogun, Edo, Anambra, Kogi, Ondo and Ekiti, where over two tons of illicit substances were recovered in coordinated operations across the States.