The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the public auction of eight forfeited properties linked to drug-related offences across four Nigerian states, recording over N139 million in revenue from just two of the sales concluded so far. This is part of the agency’s broader drive to dispose of assets seized from convicted drug
News Report – July 21, 2025 As part of activities marking the first-year coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Latif Egbeyemi Oladimeji, held at Ogba Asade, Agege, Lagos, the spotlight turned toward the alarming rise in drug abuse among Nigerian youths, during a compelling lecture titled “The Prison Called Drugs”. Mrs. S.S. Fatimo Dauda,
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intensified its crackdown on drug traffickers across the country, uncovering several sophisticated smuggling methods and making multiple arrests, including that of a notorious kingpin who had been on the run for nearly a year. At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, NDLEA operatives intercepted a consignment containing
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has recommended a ₦200 million compensation for the family of two-year-old Ivan Onose Omhonrina, who was killed by a stray bullet fired by an operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a raid in Okpanam, Delta State, in July 2023. The Senate’s resolution followed
In a sustained clampdown on illicit drug activities across Edo State, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended 37 individuals and seized a total of 345.421 kilogrammes of various narcotics and psychotropic substances during operations carried out in the month of June. State Commander of the NDLEA in Edo, Mr. Mitchell
July 7, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt involving cocaine ingeniously concealed within lipstick containers and property title documents. The illicit substances were being shipped to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom through courier and airport channels. According to a statement by the NDLEA, the drugs
July 6, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a sophisticated drug trafficking attempt involving concealed cocaine in lipsticks and fake property title documents destined for Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. In a statement released on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed that the operation was conducted by
Ogun State, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, has officially handed over a large cache of cannabis sativa valued at ₦172 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the country. The contraband, comprising hundreds of
July 2025 – Nigeria — In a successful joint operation, operatives of the Nigerian military and the Department of State Services (DSS) have rescued a kidnapped commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), apprehending three suspects linked to the abduction. The NDLEA commander, whose identity remains undisclosed for security reasons, was reportedly abducted
The Kwara State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to criminal elements responsible for setting ablaze the agency’s Lafiagi Area Command office. Addressing the perpetrators, the commander declared unequivocally that their efforts to disrupt the NDLEA’s operations would not succeed, stating, “You cannot stop us from doing
