NDLEA arrests three suspects, seizes 115 bags of Cannabis in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three suspected drug dealers and seized 115 bags of cannabis in Ogun State. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation carried out by NDLEA officers who stormed a location believed to be a storage point for illegal drugs. According to the agency, the suspects were taken into […]
Doctor who filmed himself gr0ping sedated patients, r@ping drugged women sentenced to 24 years in prison
A New York City doctor who recorded himself groping sedated patients and sexually assaulting women he met online has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Zhi Alan Cheng, 35, formerly a gastroenterologist at New York-Presbyterian Queens, was convicted on four counts of first-degree rape and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, according to the […]
NAFDAC seals illegal Herbal Medicine facility in Kaduna, seizes products worth N5 Million
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed down an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Acting on reliable intelligence, the agency’s officers discovered that the facility was using unhygienic and substandard equipment, making the medicines unsafe for public use. The products, valued […]
NDLEA destroys 25 tons of illicit drugs in Kogi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 25 tons of illegal drugs in Kogi State. The agency carried out the public destruction on Wednesday in Lokoja. NDLEA Chairman, Brig. General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retired), was represented at the event by Ahmed Suleiman Ningi, the director of operations and general investigation. Ningi explained that […]
Police Raid Illegal Drug Spots In FCT, Arrest 8 Suspects, Recover 100 Rounds Of Live Ammunition And Other Exhibits
In a recent operation aimed at improving safety in the capital, the FCT Police Command carried out coordinated raids on illegal drug spots across the city. The raids, which took place on January 23, 2025, led to the arrest of eight individuals and the recovery of 100 rounds of live 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, along […]
Lagos Environmental Taskforce Arrests 53 Suspected Drug Dealers
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 53 individuals suspected of being involved in drug dealing and use. The operation, which took place today, targeted several known hotspots in the city, including 31 Road Junction, Bless Jah Street, Adenle Crescent, Owo Omo Osho Street in Gowon Estate, and Okunola Road in the Mosan-Okunola area of […]
NDLEA Seizes 750 Tons of Illegal Drugs in Three Years, Tightens Maritime Security
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its fight against drug trafficking in Nigeria, seizing an impressive 750 tons of illegal drugs over the last three years. This milestone was announced by the NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, retired Brigadier General Mohammed Marwa, during the opening ceremony of the NDLEA Marine Command Headquarters […]
Six Suspects Arrested in Niger State for Thuggery, Armed Robbery, and Dangerous Weapons Possession
The Niger State Police Command recently arrested six suspects involved in serious crimes, including thuggery, armed robbery, and possession of dangerous weapons. In addition to these charges, the suspects were also found with illegal drugs. Police spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun announced the arrests in a statement on Monday, October 14, 2024. This action reflects the […]
NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict With N4.6n Worth of Cocaine at Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again apprehended an ex-convict, Christian Ogbuji, for drug trafficking. This time, he was caught trying to smuggle 817 wraps of cocaine, weighing 19.40kg, and valued at N4.6 billion, through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the arrest happened […]