Two grandpas selling illicit drugs to secondary school students in Abia State have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The arrests followed intelligence reports linking the elderly suspects to the illegal distribution of dangerous substances to teenagers in Umuahia.
The suspects, identified as 84-year-old Godfrey Orji and 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, were apprehended in separate operations conducted by NDLEA officials in the state.
NDLEA Arrests Grandpas Selling Illicit Drugs
According to the NDLEA, Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora was arrested on June 19, 2026, after authorities received credible information that he was allegedly supplying illicit substances to students and other residents from his patent medicine store located on Club Road in Umuahia.
During a search of the premises, officers reportedly recovered 4.64 kilograms of opioids, including tramadol and diazepam. The agency said the substances were hidden inside the shop and were intended for distribution.
Furthermore, investigators alleged that Obiora had been involved in the illegal sale of drugs for some time before his arrest.
Students Linked to Grandpas Selling Illicit Drugs
In a separate incident, security personnel at Saint Silas Secondary School in Old Umuahia reportedly apprehended Godfrey Orji, an 84-year-old pensioner, after he was accused of supplying illicit drugs to two teenage students.
The school guards handed him over to the police, who later transferred the case to the NDLEA for further investigation.
One of the teenagers, a 15-year-old Senior Secondary School 2 student, reportedly told investigators that Orji regularly supplied him with drugs. The student further claimed he consumed some of the substances and sold others to fellow students within the school environment.
Consequently, authorities expanded their investigation to determine the extent of the distribution network and identify any additional individuals involved.
NDLEA Promises Prosecution
NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed the arrests and said both suspects would face prosecution after investigations are completed.
He explained that the agency remains committed to protecting young people from drug abuse and trafficking.
Meanwhile, the two students involved in the case have been placed under counselling and rehabilitation programmes. The agency believes rehabilitation will help them recover and prevent future involvement in drug-related activities.
In addition, NDLEA urged parents, teachers, and community leaders to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities that could expose children to dangerous substances.
Growing Concern Over Drug Abuse Among Youths
The arrest of the two grandpas selling illicit drugs has raised concerns about the increasing availability of illegal substances among young people.
Experts warn that drugs such as tramadol and diazepam can have severe health consequences, especially when abused by teenagers.
Therefore, authorities continue to intensify efforts to combat drug trafficking and reduce substance abuse in schools across Nigeria.
In conclusion, the NDLEA has reaffirmed its determination to prosecute offenders while supporting rehabilitation efforts for affected youths.
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