Tag: NDLEA

Plateau killings: Attackers studied residents – Gov Mutfwang

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has explained that those behind the recent deadly attack in Jos carefully observed how residents behave before carrying out their plan. He said the attackers took advantage of the calm situation in the area and pretended to be officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, which made […]

NDLEA seizes N1.8bn illicit drugs in Edo, arrests 104 suspects in 3 months

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Edo State has recorded major success in its fight against drug crimes. The agency revealed it seized illicit drugs worth about N1.8 billion within three months. During the same period, operatives arrested 104 suspected drug traffickers across the state. Authorities also confirmed that large quantities of cannabis and […]

NDLEA Nabs Lekki Big Boy Kolapo Oladapo For Running Drug Distribution Network

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested Lagos socialite and businessman Kolapo Oladapo over an alleged drug distribution operation. Officials said he was picked up at his Ikate residence shortly after returning from the United Kingdom, following months of surveillance. Authorities claim he had been on their watchlist since last year. During a search […]

Anambra NDLEA boss laments high in-take of hard drugs by youths

The Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed serious concern over the increasing use of hard drugs among young people in the state. The NDLEA boss described the trend as disturbing and warned that it poses a major threat to the future of the youths and society at large. […]

NCoS foils drug smuggling attempt at Kano High Court, arrests suspect

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Kano State has arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly trying to smuggle Indian hemp into a custodial facility at the Kano High Court. Officers discovered the substance hidden inside a loaf of bread as inmates were being escorted for court hearings. The suspect, who lives in Tishama Hotoro Quarters, […]

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 […]

Customs, NDLEA intercept 30 slabs of cocaine at Apapa port

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Apapa Area Command, working with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have seized 30 slabs of cocaine at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The drugs were discovered on a foreign ship identified as MV Aruna, which is registered in the Marshall Islands. The interception happened at the […]

NDLEA uncovers warehouse, recovers 347kg Cannabis Sativa in Ogun

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a hidden warehouse in Ogun State where 347 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa were stored. The discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation aimed at stopping illegal drug distribution in the state. Officials said the warehouse was being used as a storage and distribution point for the […]

Police arrest drug suspects, seize over 4,600 illicit drugs in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested several suspected drug dealers and recovered more than 4,600 illegal drugs during a recent operation across parts of the state. The command said the arrests were part of its ongoing efforts to reduce crime and protect residents from the dangers of drug abuse. Police officials explained that the […]