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‘I was promised 700 euros to take it to Italy,’ Man caught with 4000 pills of tramadol tells NDLEA
The suspect was attempting to export the pills loaded in his backpack to Malpensa, Italy on an Ethiopian Airline flight.…
Two notorious drug kingpins sentenced to life imprisonment for Cocaine trafficking
Femi Babafemi, spokesman for the anti-drug agency said for 43-year-old businessman Uwaezuoke, his journey to a lifetime in jail began…
NDLEA intercepts N3.2m counterfeit cash, lethal illicit substance
“In her statement, she claimed she started the illicit drug production and distribution in October 2023,” he said.
Pregnant woman, widow arrested over N3.2m counterfeit cash, lethal illicit substance
The suspects are eight-month pregnant Favour Peter, 24; Esther Adukwu, 27, and Ochigbo Michael, 39, who were arrested at Jabi…
NDLEA busts Qatar-bound illicit drugs concealed in African salad, dried vegetables
Babafemi said NDLEA officers at the Lagos airport working in partnership with men of the Department of State Security had…
NDLEA has successfully prosecuted 8,350 drug offenders since 2021 – Marwa
Mohammed who was accompanied by the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, the UN deputy scribe said…
NDLEA warns public about new scam
"For those who may have a similar challenge, please feel free to seek help or clarification through any of these…
NDLEA uncovers illicit drug consignment in bus engine, arrests 2 grandpas
"In Enugu, operatives on Tuesday 5th March raided some locked-up shops at the new market in Enugu metropolitan area where…
You’re doing it well, Adamawa monarchs shower praises on NDLEA
He commended them for taking the bold step to identify with and support the work of the agency.
We have 30 treatment centres for drug addicts — NDLEA boss Marwa
He called for early intervention for those already experimenting or struggling with substance abuse to avoid their situation getting worse.
NDLEA intercepts businessman with cocaine consignment at Abuja airport
With the same zeal, the various commands of the Agency across the country continued with the War Against Drug Abuse,…
Drug dealers Ejike, Ebele busted with cocaine, heroin
A statement issued by NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday said Ejike was arrested at the Abuja airport on Saturday…
Drug abuse fuels insecurity among Nigerians – Buba Marwa
Marwa made these statements during a sensitization and advocacy program for women and youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
NDLEA intercepts largest consignment of heroin at Lagos airport
While explaining that the briefing was in line with the Agency’s policy of transparency in its renewed fight against drug…
NDLEA nabs grandpa, vigilance commander, others for dealing in illicit drugs
Also found in the suspect’s possession were 2,700 pills of tramadol and 231 bottles of Codeine syrup.
Nigerian troops must shun drug intake, abuse – NDLEA
The one day sensitization was organized by commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade command, Brigadier General Mohammed Aminu for army,…
Mohammed, supplier of drugs to terrorists cracked in Borno
In another operation by NDLEA operatives in Abuja on Tuesday 6th February, Babafemi disclosed that a suspect, Abdulhameed Dauda, 27,…
Pregnant woman, five others busted for drugs in Anambra
Babafemi added that in Lagos, two ladies, Boluwatife Adebayo and Omolade Fola Adebayo were among suspects arrested during raids in…
15 Nigerian drug kingpins jailed total 168 years
“According to our statistics, we recorded 13,664 arrests leading to the seizure of 1,606, 799.09 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs…
NDLEA arrests 198 suspects, dismantles 21 illicit drug joints in Kano
Muhammad-Maigatari reiterated the agency’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking.
Fugitive ex-Beauty Queen Aderinoye declared wanted for drugs
A statement issued by NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday said Aderinoye was declared wanted by the Agency after she…
Brazil returnee Udechukwu excretes 60 wraps of ‘Class A’ Cocaine in custody
Babafemi said the suspect who was arrested during inward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil…
Don’t let drug traffickers, barons corrupt you, Marwa warns NDLEA operatives
He said, “We wish to thank the management and team of the Citizenship and Leadership Centre for providing the atmosphere…
NDLEA arrests owner of tramadol hidden in bottle of dietary supplements
“A follow-up operation by the NDLEA led to the arrest of the suspect upon his return from Ghana on Friday.…
NDLEA seizes 1,274 parcels of Cocaine, Colorado in Lagos
NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday said the drugs were concealed in containerized household items and vehicles…
Kano: NDLEA nab 58 drug suspects at Sani Abacha Stadium
The raid was conducted at Sani Abacha Stadium Kano which has turned out to be a hotspot for drug-related activities,
Obiora Chigozie docked over alleged plot to export cannabis to UK
Obiora Chigozie Samuel was further alleged to have put the concealed drug inside the boot of a car and proceeded…
NDLEA seizes N100m worth of illicit drugs in Plateau
He bemoaned the rising cases of drug abuse among the youths, adding that vehicles and motorbikes were mostly used by…
SAHCO manager, Olajide Kafidipe, others docked for drug trafficking
They were arraigned before a Federal High Court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before Justice Deinde Dipeolu…
NDLEA intercepts large consignment of Canadian Loud in Lagos
While commending the officers and men of the MMIA, Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Lagos, Kogi, Katsina and Gombe Commands as well…