NDLEA foils major drug trafficking attempts in Kano, nabs suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is making strong moves against illegal drug activities in Kano. In a recent operation, officers stopped major drug shipments and arrested several suspects. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed that two 23-year-old suspects were caught on February 3 at Gadar Tamburawa on Zaria Road. […]
Lagos Businessman Sentences Four Years in Prison for Attempting to Smuggle 800g of Cannabis to the UK

A Lagos businessman, Nnamani Sunday Sunny, has been sentenced to four years in prison for attempting to smuggle 800 grams of cannabis into the United Kingdom. The sentencing took place at the Federal High Court in Lagos on November 18, 2024. Sunny, 36, was arrested on August 10, 2024, during an inspection at the Murtala […]
80-Year-Old Grandfather Arrested by NDLEA for Possessing Illicit Drugs in Lagos

In a surprising turn of events, operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended an 80-year-old grandfather, Pa Aremu Shojobi, in connection with drug trafficking. The arrest took place on Friday, September 20, 2024, in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos, where Pa Aremu was caught with 14 kilograms of cannabis in […]
NDLEA Seizes Major Drug Shipments Hidden in Baby Food and Clothes

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently made significant drug seizures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and a courier firm. They intercepted several shipments of illegal drugs disguised as baby food and clothing items meant for the US and UK. On July 31, 2024, NDLEA agents discovered 36 parcels of strong […]