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Nigeria Cannabis Farm Destruction

Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Economy & Trade

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Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) destroyed over 4.6 tonnes of suspected cannabis farms in Edo state, arresting ten suspects. Activist Omoyele Sowore criticized the NDLEA's actions, arguing they waste economic opportunities.

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Stop destroying cannabis farms, wasting economic opportunities, Sowore tells NDLEA

- Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore criticized the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for destroying cannabis farms. - Sowore urged the government to legalize and regulate cannabis for economic benefits, citing medicinal and industrial potential. - The NDLEA in Edo State destroyed two cannabis plantations and arrested drug traffickers, following operational orders.