Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has commended the State’s Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the arrest of 16 suspected drug traffickers and users, seizure of several kilograms of narcotics, including cannabis and tramadol.

Governor Obaseki, who spoke at the Command’s Headquarters in Benin City, urged youths to channel their energies to useful and productive ventures rather than take to drugs, which have a negative impact on their lives.

The governor was represented by the Commissioner for Public Security and Safety, Kingsley Uwagbale, as the Command paraded the 16 suspects arrested and seized exhibits during the mop-up exercise by the force held between September 13 and 19.

The Edo Deputy Commander of NDLEA, Olusegun Ejiko, said the suspects were arrested during raids carried out in black spots on Ihama, Country Home Road, Oba market, Amagba, Okhabere, and Siluko Road, all within the Benin metropolis.