A narcotics warehouse supplying Boko Haram terrorists was raided, leading to the confiscation of 2.5 tonnes of illicit drugs in Borno State.
The joint operation involved military personnel and operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The warehouse located in the Konduga Local Government Area was discovered on Monday.
Acting on actionable intelligence, troops swiftly moved in and seized the substantial cache of drugs known locally as “goom” or “akuskura.” These drugs were intended to be shipped to Boko Haram militants in the Sambisa forest.
Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad basin, reported the raid on his X handle on Tuesday.
He described the successful operation conducted by the troops of the 21 Armored Brigade of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with NDLEA agents.
“A joint operation between the troops of the 21 Armored Brigade of the Nigerian Army and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted a large consignment of illicit substances destined for Boko Haram terrorists in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State,” Makama stated.
According to intelligence sources, the joint team launched a decisive operation to disrupt the supply of these illicit substances to terrorist groups.
The raid carried out following a tip-off, led to the recovery of 163 bags of the substance, amounting to 2.5 tonnes, in a warehouse in Konduga.
The substance, known as “Goom” or “Akusukura,” is a deadly psychoactive drug that poses a significant threat to public health and complicates drug policy.
It is used in both liquid and powdered form by individuals seeking to increase their levels of psychological or nervous activity, essentially to get high.
Following the operation, the recovered items were handed over to the NDLEA team leader, while the military cordoned off the area.
This operation underscores the effectiveness of interagency collaboration and the dedication of both the military and the NDLEA to ensuring the safety of Nigeria.
