Tag: Ndlea
NDLEA busts snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs, arrests 2 in Edo
"A 39-year-old suspect, Michael Odiomume who was sending the consignment to Owerri, Imo state was promptly arrested on Wednesday 19th…
NDLEA seizes 230,900 Tramadol pills, busts skuchies factory in Ogun
Babafemi said that the NDLEA operatives arrested the duo of Yasir Rabi’u, 23, and Abubakar Ado, 30, who were major…
NDLEA destroys 28,959kg cannabis in Edo, Ekiti forests
NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, said that the farm was located at Uhen forest in Ovia…
NDLEA nabs 3 drug barons, seizes drugs worth N4.1bn in Aba
The cartel is allegedly being controlled by 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old elder sister, Ms. Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi,…
NDLEA arrests Nigerien with illicit drugs, nabs 19 others
Also in Kaduna, Tijjani Umar, 37, and Yahaya Suleman, 35, were arrested with 33.9 kilograms of cannabis sativa at Lafiya…
NDLEA intercepts codeine shipment from India
At least, nine suspects including Salisu Sanda, 48, and James Andrew, 25, were arrested by NDLEA operatives during a raid…
NDLEA nabs 110 suspects, recovers 520.385kgs illicit drugs in Kaduna
He urged the citizens to provide useful and timely information to assist the command in carrying out its mandate in…
NDLEA arrests intending pilgrims with cocaine in Lagos
"The Agency will work with our counterparts in Saudi Arabia to ensure that the designated recipients of seized illicit drug…
NDLEA intercepts Codeine, Loud worth over N2.1bn in Lagos, Port Harcourt
The NDLEA's spokesman said at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, operatives on Monday 27th May intercepted a container marked TEMU…
Drug War: X-raying Tinubu’s one year scorecard
NDLEA’s proactive measures, including the open destruction of seized illicit drugs in compliance with court orders, demonstrate transparency and accountability…
Paris-bound drug dealer Orjinze excretes 111 wraps of cocaine at Abuja airport
Babafemi said he was arrested on Tuesday, 21st May, during the outward clearance of Airfrance flight AF 878 from Abuja…
NDLEA nabs four, seizes 2,025 explosives in Niger, Kano
"Some of them include: WADA sensitisation lecture for students and teachers of GGSSS, Malumfashi and GGSSS, Daudawa, all in Katsina…
NDLEA sets up special squads to tackle drug dealers in Abuja
Tsakuba said the FCT was unique because it had an international airport where some flights come directly from drug source…
NDLEA intercepts three trailers conveying multi-billion naira worth of illicit drugs in Lagos
Femi Babafemi, NDLEA's spokesman, in a statement on Sunday, said the multi-billion naira consignments were loaded into two 40-ft container trucks…
‘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,…