16.8 hectares of Indian hemp farm destroyed In Osun State

The Osun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA announced  announced on Wednesday that 16.8 hectares of Indian hemp (Cannabis Sativa) farm located in Ikoyi community in the state had been destroyed.  Samuel Egbeola, the head of the agency in the state made this known  while speaking with newsmen. He revealed that the farm was destroyed on September 26, 2017 following a tip-off by an intelligence source.

“We are appealing to the people of the state to always relate information on plantations, especially cannabis plantations to the NDLEA. Our office is always open, so people with useful information are always welcome at anytime so we can all work together in ensuring a drug free state. It is our mandate to rid the state of illicit drugs and this can only be made possible with the support and cooperation of the people. We also use this medium to solicit for the support of the press”, he said.