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
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
In a coordinated crackdown on drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested five suspects, including a former professional footballer, for their involvement in illicit drug deals in Lagos and Kano States. The agency disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, noting that the arrests were part of its
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reiterated its warning to all travelers, advising them against carrying any luggage they did not personally pack or whose contents they are not fully aware of. This advisory, released over the weekend, comes amid growing concerns about unsuspecting travelers being implicated in drug trafficking cases. The agency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined assent to the newly proposed National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill, citing concerns over provisions that conflict with Nigeria’s existing financial regulations. A key reason for the decision, according to sources familiar with the President’s position, is the bill’s proposal to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion
Lagos/Ilorin, June 23, 2025 – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully arrested a 43‑year‑old makeup artist and a 22‑year‑old polytechnic student in separate drug busts, seizing a combined total of 3.2 kg of illicit substances. At Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, NDLEA agents arrested Adekoya Adebukonla Mary as she
This morning in Ilorin, the Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the Kwara State Drug Control Committee and the Office of the First Lady, held a well-attended press briefing to commemorate this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event, graced by officials and
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a businessman attempting to board a flight to Iran at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State, for allegedly ingesting 53 wraps of cocaine. The suspect, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was intercepted during routine security
