The Narcotics Commander of the command, Tijjani Rabe, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abeokuta on Saturday.
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The top traditional ruler made the demand when he visited the retired General in his office in the nation’s capital, Abuja.
A distress call had been received that the robbers were dispossessing residents of their valuables.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Simon-Peter Ikpa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Jos to mark the 2021 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
During the operation, which was carried out on Sunday night, 16 suspected drug dealers were arrested.
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 20 suspected illicit drug dealers in Anambra, according to Mr Sule Momodu, the state Commandant.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Governor Kashim Shettima had given residents of the area two weeks to evacuate after which the area would be demolished.
He said: “The traditional rulers, religious leaders, prominent personalities and the entire community were involved in the raid on the drug hideouts and open sales points in the market