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Tag: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)

NDLEA intercepted large consignments of Ghanaian Loud

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NDLEA intercepts14.5 tons of drugs belonging to Lagos wanted drug baron

Operatives in Abuja on Wednesday 31st January arrested Emmanuel Paul with 43.5kg cannabis concealed in used shoes loaded in a…
NDLEA busts snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs, arrests 2 in Edo

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NDLEA nabs 252 suspects over illicit drugs in Osun

NDLEA commander thanked the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, for providing support in ridding the state and the entire country of…
NDLEA arrests 1,016 drugs suspects in Kano, seizes 9 tons of illicit drugs

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NDLEA arrests 1,016 drugs suspects in Kano, seizes 9 tons of illicit drugs

“We will intensify efforts at dismantling drug networks, rehabilitate those in need, secure convictions and destroy illicit substances leaving no…
Drug abuse fuels insecurity among Nigerians - Buba Marwa

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Drug war: NDLEA boss Marwa warns ‘internal saboteurs’

The NDLEA boss also expressed appreciation to the people and government of Plateau State; the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da. Jacob…
NDLEA says it has arrested 241 drug dealers and recovered 3,667.734kg of various types of illicit drugs in Kano within three months.

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NDLEA smashes 241 drug dealers in Kano

NDLEA said the arrest of 241 suspects involved in drug trafficking and distribution in Kano is a testament to the…
Spending clarifies last encounter with Mohbad before singer’s death

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Police lied on Mohbad, says NDLEA

Lagos Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa, had told journalists on Friday that the NDLEA had yet to confirm social media posts…
NDLEA seizes 4 tonnes of controlled drugs

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Major haul as NDLEA seizes 4 tonnes of controlled drugs

The drugs, which include nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, skunk, codeine syrup, methamphetamine, and tramadol, were seized during…
Drug dealers arrested by NDLEA

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10 suspected drug dealers arrested in Kano

Maitagari added that the suspects were arrested with 1,556kg, 106 kg of illicit substances as well as 21blk, 64blk and…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State

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What Delta State Gov. Oborevwori demands from NDLEA

"In recent times, there has been an increase in drug abuse and it is not a good thing for our…
NDLEA intercepts UK, Europe-bound cocaine, opioids in Lagos

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NDLEA seizes 151,700 pills of opioids enroute Kaduna

“In Kano, a suspect, Abdulhamid Lawan, 48, was on Friday, July 14 nabbed at Dan Agundi area, Kano with 114…
NDLEA busts snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs, arrests 2 in Edo

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Delta gov angry at killing of 2-year-old by NDLEA officials, demands investigation

“I condemn this unfortunate incident because no matter the provocation, armed security men must operate within the standard procedure as…
NDLEA arrests 1,016 drugs suspects in Kano, seizes 9 tons of illicit drugs

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Marwa honours 12 NDLEA Commands, promotes 3,248 officers

Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), the Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has promoted 3,248 regularised…
Drug abuse among youths in Nigeria

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NDLEA cries out over high rate of drug abuse in Abia

“That is the more reason Abia residents need to abhor stigmatization and help those who are already in trouble to…
NDLEA arrests 1,016 drugs suspects in Kano, seizes 9 tons of illicit drugs

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Nigeria, India sign MOU to block illicit drug flow

The move signified a strong partnership in efforts to eradicate drug misuse and illicit drug trafficking in the two countries.
Drug abuse fuels insecurity among Nigerians - Buba Marwa

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No lopsided promotion in NDLEA, says Babafemi

According to Babafemi, elevation of officers and men remains an ongoing exercise based on a number of factors including vacancy.
NDLEA busts snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs, arrests 2 in Edo

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NDLEA hits Iwe forest; destroys 3 tons of skunk, 76.9kg Loud from Canada

NDLEA, have stormed Iwe forest in Iwe community, Owan West local government area of Edo state, where they located a…
NDLEA intercepts drugs in deep freezers, cooking gas cylinders at Lagos airport

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NDLEA busts 34 drug suspects in FCT

He listed drug hotspots raided to include Torabora, Dei-dei, Wuse Zone 4, Wuse Zone 3, Banex, Garki Village, Area 1,…
NDLEA sets up special squads for dislodgement of notorious drug joints, arrest of drug dealers, seizure of drugs, others in FCT.

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Rivers: Hoodlums attack NDLEA operatives, free drug trafficking kingpin

The hoodlums who were armed with guns, knives, broken bottles and other dangerous weapons attacked the NDLEA officials shortly after…
NDLEA sets up special squads for dislodgement of notorious drug joints, arrest of drug dealers, seizure of drugs, others in FCT.

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Massive haul: NDLEA seizes 2.1 tonnes of illicit drugs

The commander said that the major challenge before the agency in the state was convincing communities to expose peddlers of…
NDLEA sets up special squads for dislodgement of notorious drug joints, arrest of drug dealers, seizure of drugs, others in FCT.

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NDLEA busts India-bound businessman with 9.40kg heroin in Lagos

Babafemi said that the illicit drugs were concealed in medium size wooden sound system speakers packed inside two out of…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have successfully dismantled a trans-border drug cartel and arrested five leaders of the syndicates operating in parts of the world. These activities were done in a special operation that lasted weeks during which different quantities of skunk, methamphetamine, and ephedrine as well as air compressors used to conceal and distribute them globally were recovered. Leaders of the cartel which spreads across Dubai, UAE; Cotonou, Benin Republic; Togo; Oman, Thailand, and Europe as well as Lagos, Imo, and Onitsha in Anambra state, while on Christmas and New Year holidays in their villages were still coordinating efforts to send their illicit consignments to Dubai and other parts of the world. Their lid was blown open on Thursday 29th December 2022 when their freight agent, Onyeisue Collins Chukwudi was arrested by NDLEA officers at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos for attempting to export three big automobile air compressors to Dubai. A quick follow-up operation led to the recovery of additional five compressors at his home at 24 Legacy road, Ayobo area of Lagos. A total of 27.50kgs of skunk were taken out of the air compressors after welding equipment was used to cut them open. Further investigations revealed that the freight agent was working for a bigger organized criminal group. As a result, extensive operational tools were deployed to track the first kingpin, Onuoha Peter Obioma who lives in Benin Republic and Togo but comes occasionally to do business in Lagos. The efforts paid off on Saturday 7th January 2023 when Obioma walked into the waiting arms of NDLEA operatives with a bag containing additional air compressors used to conceal 15.7kgs skunk and a crystalline substance that later tested positive to methamphetamine after the Agencys sniffer dogs identified compressors with drug concealment. Obioma's statement led to the unraveling of two other leaders of the cartel: Dubai-based Ugo Kelechi Alex (aka KC) and Iwueke Ugochukwu (aka Odugwu), an Onitsha, Anambra-based businessman, who were at that point still enjoying the Christmas and New Year holidays in their village in Imo state. A well-coordinated operation was thereafter carried out on Tuesday 10th January at their ancestral homes in Umuobi village, Igbejere community, Ihitti-Uboma LGA, Imo State, while the arrow head of the cartel identified as Ezenwekwe Obinna Nicodemus, an automobile parts dealer at Alaba International market, Lagos was put under surveillance. A Lexus SUV and a Toyota jeep were immediately recovered from Kelechi and Iwueke. After so many dramatic bids to evade arrest, NDLEA operatives eventually pinned Obinna down at a bar in Mazamaza, Mile 2 area of Lagos on Saturday 14th January. A search of his home led to the recovery of 607 grams of ephedrine, a handful of Cannabis weighing 20 grams as well as other paraphernalia, including 271 grams of dimethyl sulfone used as a cutting agent for ephedrine, a chemical precursor and an active ingredient for the production of methamphetamine. A weighing scale and an International passport were equally recovered from his house. In his reaction to the special operation that led to the dismantling of the trans-border cartel, Gen. Marwa commended all the officers involved in the effort. He stated that the feat is a confirmation that his warning to drug barons at a media briefing on 18th January is no fluke but a work plan well-grounded on the determination and commitment of the officers and men of the Agency to rid Nigeria of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

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NDLEA busts trans-border cartel, arrests 5 kingpins in special operation

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have successfully dismantled a trans-border drug cartel and arrested five leaders…
NDLEA sets up special squads for dislodgement of notorious drug joints, arrest of drug dealers, seizure of drugs, others in FCT.

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NDLEA siezes 460.34kg drugs in Akwa Ibom

Illicit drugs seized were 231.377kg of Indian hemp, 2.611kg of cocaine, 0.919kg of heroin, 0.032kg of meth, 92.803 kg of amphetamine,…

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NDLEA arrests suspected tramadol dealer, recovers 1,140 capsules

He said the suspect, a 40-year-old man, who has been hiding under the guise of operating motorcycle spare parts was…
NDLEA sets up special squads for dislodgement of notorious drug joints, arrest of drug dealers, seizure of drugs, others in FCT.

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NDLEA recovers massive hauls of tramadol, codeine

An attempt by a freight agent, Aina Adebisi, to export 3,000 tablets of tramadol concealed in motor spare parts to…

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NDLEA declares Abuja drug lord Ibrahim Bendel wanted

"Ibrahim Momoh was first arrested on 27th November 2014 with the same substance weighing 385.1kgs, prosecuted, convicted and sentenced to…
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Grandma, pregnant woman arrested by NDLEA

While commending the officers and men of the MMIA, Rivers, Ondo, Lagos, Cross River and Yobe Commands of the Agency…
NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs hidden in foodstuffs, PlayStation, others

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NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs hidden in foodstuffs, PlayStation, bicycle

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Sunday 13th November, thwarted attempts by a tricycle parts seller,…
Crackdown at sea: NDLEA shatters drug cartels with record seizures

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NDLEA clears air on sniffer dogs provision in 2023 budget

Babafemi explained that in response to Agbo’s question, Marwa noted that the total package of getting a specialised dog including…
NDLEA sets up special squads for dislodgement of notorious drug joints, arrest of drug dealers, seizure of drugs, others in FCT.

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NDLEA urges S/E communities to report “Mkpuru Mmiri” labs

’Mkpuru Mmiri’ is a major narcotic substance largely abused by youths in eastern Nigeria.
Some of the drug suspects arrested in Lagos

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NDLEA arrests 130 drug suspects in Kaduna

The commander said the drugs seized were 1,388.811kg of Indian hemp, 0.019kg of Cocaine, 0.001kg of heroin, 7.666kg of Tramadol,…
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