NDLEA Seizes Drugs Concealed in Stockfish, Makes Multiple Arrests Nationwide
Nigeria’s anti-drug agency has reported a series of major seizures and arrests, including the discovery of cocaine hidden inside imported stockfish in Lagos. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said the operation followed intelligence on a cross-border trafficking network involved in smuggling illicit substances to international destinations. In a statement on Sunday, the agency’s […]
Customs Seize Codeine Syrups Worth N3.39bn at Apapa Port
The operation took place on Sunday March 15, 2026, when officers of the Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command, working in joint collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, intercepted two containers containing a total of 3,398 cartons equivalent to 339,800 bottles of codeine-containing syrup at the Apapa Port. The cumulative Duty Paid Value of the seizure stands at N3,398,000,000.
Ex-Lagos Councillor Among Several Arrested as NDLEA Uncovers Drug Trafficking Operations Nationwide
A nationwide crackdown by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has led to multiple arrests and large drug seizures across several states, including the apprehension of a former councillor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State. The suspect, Sheleru Olalekan, 45 year old, who previously represented the Orimedu community for two terms and […]
Court Clears Former Police Chief Kyari in Asset Declaration Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared former head of the Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, of charges related to alleged false asset declaration. The case was filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which accused Kyari and two of his brothers of failing to fully disclose their assets. Delivering judgment on […]
NDLEA Apprehends Fugitive Drug Kingpin After Decade-Long Hunt
NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa did not mince words in his reaction. “This arrest serves as a stern warning to those who think they can hide behind borders to escape justice. Whether you jump bail in London or set up clandestine labs in your village, the long arm of the NDLEA will eventually catch up with those who choose to undermine the health, security and future of our nation,” he said.
NDLEA Nabs 46, Convicts 7, Seizes 6,439kg Of Narcotics Drugs In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Edo State has arrested 46 suspected drug traffickers with 6,439kg of narcotic drugs and convicted seven persons in the state. Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, made this known in Benin City while presenting the January 2026 operational scorecard. […]
NDLEA Nabs 27 Male, 12 Female Suspects With 2,477.59kg In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, has nabbed 39 suspected drug traffickers with 2,477.59 Kg of narcotic drugs. Mitchell Ofoyeju, state commander of the NDLEA revealed this in a statement titled: operational scorecard for October 2025, which he made available to newsmen in Benin. According to the statement, […]
Ex-BBNaija Star Tuoyo Nabbed In NDLEA Lagos Raid
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tuoyo have been nabbed by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday, where the agency disclosed that over a 100 guests were also apprehended during a midnight raid of Proxy Nightclub, Victoria Island, Lagos. […]
Chinese Businessman, Octogenarian, Arrested In NDLEA Raids
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said men of its operatives have arrested a Chinese businessman, Liang Tak You, and an 80-year-old grandmother, Mrs Grace Ekpeme, in nationwide interdiction operations that led to the seizure of consignments of Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis hidden in moimoi sachets, and Canadian Loud, […]
NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicates, Finds Cocaine in Lipsticks, Property Papers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cocaine hidden in unusual items such as lipsticks and property documents, as part of a sweeping operation that has led to major drug busts and arrests across Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the drugs were discovered on Thursday, July 3, […]