Tag: Drug Trafficking
Nigerian, South African jailed 37 years for drug trafficking
A South African court has sentenced a Nigerian man, Victor Udoh, and his South African accomplice, Vuyisekha Mzwakhe, to a…
NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs packaged as Christmas cookies, arrests distributors in Lagos
The drug syndicate run by the duo of Deji Adesanya and Olubiyi Majekodunmi had imported consignments of Canadian Loud, a…
“NDLEA now a joke,” Peter Obi laments influx of illicit drugs into Nigeria
The former Anambra governor noted that drug trafficking remains a big danger to society and a serious international offence that…
Ibadan man to spend 16 years in prison for trafficking drugs
The prosecutor pointed out that the offence contravened the provisions of section 11 (C ) of the NDLEA Act Cap…
Custom boss Adeniyi seeks collaboration on war against drug trafficking, smuggling
He noted that the collaboration has led to the seizure of over 200 containers of illicit drugs, which were subsequently…
Criminal organizations making $400bn annually from drug trafficking in Lake Chad – UNODC
Ousmane Touré, (UNODC) Country Representative for Nigeria, disclosed this while speaking at the closing of a long-week meeting of the…
Lagos auto spare parts dealer Arinze Ora jailed for drug trafficking
The charge against him as filed before the court by the NDLEA prosecuting Counsel Barrister Bibiana Anagu stated thus: That…
Nigerian Ihejirika on death row for drug trafficking in Indonesia freed
Ihejirika's case came to light when a delegation from Nigeria, headed by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ojo…
Businessman jailed three years for trafficking 7.50 kg of drugs
The convict was also said to have withdrawn the sum of over N306,000 from his Access bank account, through a…
Man jailed one year for illegal deal in hemp
The offence contravenes the provision of Section 11(c) of the NDLEA Act of 2004.
Senate endorses death sentence for trafficking in hard drugs,
The Senate on Thursday, prescribed death sentence as penalty for trafficking in hard drugs and other substances in Nigeria.
Drug Trafficking: Qatar-based businessman, others to spend New Year in custody
According to the NDLEA, Amobi who claimed he had been living and working in Doha, Qatar for over 10 years…
Indonesian police arrests 3 Nigerians, uncovers cocaine worth $1.3m
Indonesian authorities on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, said they have arrested four foreigners including three Nigerians for trying to smuggle…
Ex-Boko Haram fighter, traditional ruler arrested for drug trafficking
As part of ongoing operations to mop up illicit drugs across the country ahead of the next round of elections,…
Lagos man Sharadeen jailed 5 years for trafficking in tramadol, others
According to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Sharafadeen committed the offence on Jan. 9 at the Murtala Muhammed…
Nigeria, India to share intelligence on drug trafficking syndicates
Another key objective of the India meeting was the collaboration between NDLEA and NCB on how to control the importation…
Okoro Ekene arraigned for trafficking 4.1kg of cocaine
The prosecutor, however, opposed the application for bail and prayed the court to refuse the same on the grounds that…
NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in Cornflakes packs, cream containers at Lagos Airport
He said as a result, two freight agents; Nneji Anoma And Etoh Barnabas involved in the bid to export nine…
Hamodu Agbaje arrested on his way to deliver 10 bags of Indian hemp
The Prosecution Counsel attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti, Mr Augustine Nwabuisi, told the court that the…
Drug trafficking: NDLEA arrests 666 suspects in Borno
Icha said that in 2021, the agency arrested 561 suspects, comprising 553 males and eight females, while in the first…
Ibrahim Rasaq jailed for trafficking 4.4kg marijuana
Counsel to the NDLEA, Oyo State Command, Mr Raphael Himikaiye had earlier informed the court that the convict was arraigned…
NDLEA charges 9 Ghanaians with drug trafficking
The suspects were alleged to have conspired to unlawfully engage in the transportation of 10.8kg of Cannabis Sativa, a restricted…
Drug deal: Abba Kyari pleads not guilty; co-defendants plead guilty
Suspended DCP Abba Kyari on Monday pleaded not guilty to a drug trafficking charge filed against him by the National…
Wasiu Bamidele jailed 10 months for trafficking in marijuana
The convict was arraigned on a-count charge bordering on unlawful possession of Indian Hemp.
NDLEA files drug trafficking charges against Sakisu, Zakani
They were arrested near the Eko Atlantic building site in Victoria Island Lagos, for allegedly being in unlawful possession of…
Wasiu Kareem jailed 2 years for trafficking 25g heroine
Kareem was arrested following a tip off, at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos, for unlawfully dealing in heroine…
Drug abuse, trafficking under control in Nigeria – Marwa
Marwa said that with the support from the Federal Government, foreign partners and stakeholders, Nigeria would win the war against…
2 ladies arrested with 296,000 tablets of illicit drugs
The Benue State Command of the NDLEA has arrested two ladies, Chioma Afam, 36, and Peace Chidinma Caleb, 22, for…
Nigeria seeks international action against drug trafficking, terrorism
The Federal Government has called for international cooperation to tackle the links between drug trafficking and terrorism.
Okonkwo Henry nabbed with cocaine worth N423m
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Okonkwo Henry, with 1.750kg cocaine worth N423…