Troops of 13 Brigade, working alongside operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have destroyed a large illegal cannabis farm in Cross River State as part of ongoing security operations.
The development was disclosed in a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited information from security sources.
According to the report, the joint operation was carried out at about 10:30 a.m. on April 25 during a routine patrol under Operation UDO KA in Uwét community, located in Akamkpa Local Government Area.
“Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 10:30 a.m. on April 25 during a routine patrol under Operation UDO KA,” Makama said.
The patrol team reportedly discovered the cannabis plantation during the operation and immediately moved to destroy it.
“The illicit farm, located in Uwét community in Akamkpa Local Government Area, was estimated to cover about three hectares,” Makama added.
Security sources further confirmed that the entire plantation was destroyed at the site following the discovery.
“According to the sources, the troops and NDLEA operatives discovered the plantation during the patrol and subsequently destroyed it,” Makama noted.
No arrests were made in connection with the illegal cultivation.
Authorities said the operation forms part of broader efforts by security agencies to combat drug-related activities and dismantle illegal networks operating in the region.
