The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has deployed Mitchell Ofoyeju to take charge of the Edo State Command of the Agency.
His deployment is part of a broader restructuring aimed at enhancing the anti drug Agency’s operational efficiency in Edo.
Commander Ofoyeju, who was deployed from the Tincan Island Port, in Lagos. expressed delight in his new appointment. He was instrumental in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse at the Tincan Island Port Strategic Command.
Under his leadership, the Tincan Command saw a remarkable increase in successful interceptions and seizures of controlled substances, as well as heightened community engagement initiatives to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
A seasoned and astute officer with a wealth of experience in media relations, drug law enforcement, and drug demand reduction, Ofoyeju is a graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from Benue State University.
Prominent positions he held in the past include the Agency’s Spokesperson, Principal Staff Officer to the Chairman/Chief Executive officer, and Assistant Director of Planning.
Amongst others, Ofoyenu has undertaken numerous specialised security trainings, both within and outside the country on investigation techniques, cross-border trafficking and human rights protection, as well as transparency and good governance.
Meanwhile, Commander Mitchell, has disclosed that his mandate in Edo is to combat cultivation of cannabis, illicit drug trafficking and other drug-related crimes.
In a statement, he noted that drugs are inextricably linked to crime and emphasised his commitment to tackling the drug problem in Edo State.
“The mandate of the Brig.Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa-led administration is to enforce zero tolerance for illicit drug production and trafficking. In total compliance with the operational order, we are cracking down on cannabis cultivators and drug traffickers in the state.
“We will not watch drug criminals exploit our communities and destroy lives. The drug cartels are warned to quit the criminal act or face imminent arrest and prosecution.
“Drugs are fundamentally connected to criminal activity and pose serious risks to society. As experts in drug control, we have a responsibility to safeguard members of the public, especially the youths, from the harmful consequences of drugs.
“Effective drug control will not only secure the future of our young ones but will also prevent crime rates in the state. We are committed to advancing the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign initiative of Gen Buba Marwa through supply control and demand reduction,” Mitchell noted.
He, therefore, called on members of the public to cooperate with the Agency in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
“We need the support of all citizens in this all-important fight,” he urged.
