Tag: Ndlea
Octogenarian ex-convict re-arrested as NDLEA uncovers nationwide trafficking
Babafemi stated that the octogenarian, “not ready to let go of the old habit,” allegedly returned to drug trafficking after…
NDLEA nabs 22 Indians in Coffee, Apapa Cocaine smuggling bust
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded fresh breakthroughs in the agency’s sustained offensive against drug…
NDLEA busts drug networks in Kano, secures 141 convictions
He described the seizures as a major blow to drug trafficking networks, noting that they reflected the command’s commitment to…
Nwobodo Chidiebere busted again as NDLEA uncovers massive drug network across Nigeria
At the centre of the latest airport interception is Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, a notorious drug trafficker who had only recently…
NDLEA busts Female drug Kingpin in Lagos with N5bn worth of Cocaine
In a statement on Sunday by the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the suspect, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat,…
New school drug test policy will curb drug abuse – Marwa
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), on Saturday said the new drug…
Cocaine from Brazil: NDLEA detains Ship, Captain, 20 Crew
The latest interception comes barely weeks after NDLEA operatives uncovered another cocaine shipment aboard MV Nord Bosporus, also from the…
NDLEA nabs fleeing bandits’ drug supplier, intercepts Opioids bound for US, Canada, Sweden
At the Gbaji checkpoint along the Seme–Badagry road in Lagos, Bashiru Babalola, 43, and Ugunwale Ranti, 50, were arrested with…
Court fixes date for judgment in NDLEA’s case against Abba Kyari
NDLEA alleged that Abba Kyari and his two younger brothers; Mohammed and Ali, failed to make full disclosure of their…
Senate pushes fresh NDLEA Amendment after Tinubu’s rejection
The review of the NDLEA Act, originally passed by the National Assembly in June, was halted after the President flagged…
NDLEA smashes Lagos drug cartel, seizes N6.7bn Opioids
Babafemi disclosed that the operation, conducted between 19th and 20th November 2025, followed credible intelligence that the syndicate was preparing…
Teenage influencer leads online drug promo, arrested in NDLEA raid
The State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed that both suspects were apprehended with various confectioneries that tested positive for cannabis.
NDLEA smashes six drug syndicates, seizes tons of Narcotics nationwide
Further arrests were recorded along the Abaji–Abuja expressway, where 430.5kg of cannabis was seized on 17 November. In Niger State,…
NDLEA crushes new cocaine plot, nabs entire Filipino crew
“Nine Nigerian suspects were also arrested along with the Thai crew members. The 10 Thai sailors and the vessel were…
Edo govt, NDLEA collaborate to tackle cannabis cultivation
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Jerry Uwangue, disclosed this on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, during g…
Drug war: Over 16,304 arrested in 10 months – Marwa
In the first 10 months of this year alone, we have recorded over 16,304 arrests and have successfully prosecuted and…
Wanted drug baron arrested as NDLEA recovers large drug shipment, forex in Lagos hideout
The 42-year-old Ibemesi who is the MD/CEO of Franc CJ Ibemesi Nig Ltd was arrested at his Daisy Garden Hotel,…
JAMB candidates to undergo drug tests before enrollment
The NDLEA has announced that students seeking admission into tertiary institutions will now be screened for drug use, as part…
Kano NDLEA Command hails Marwa’s reappointment as agency chairman
He said that the renewed mandate is a testament to the chairman’s unwavering commitment and transformative reforms, particularly in improving…
How NDLEA burst multibillion-naira drug syndicates across 6 states
The biggest haul came from the Orita-Apeje, Araromi-Okeodo forest reserve in Ife South LGA, Osun State, where operatives intercepted 11,135kg…
NDLEA: Marwa retains top job as Tinubu extends tenure
"His tenure in the NDLEA has been remarkable for many drug busts, including the arrests of 73,000 drug mules and…
NDLEA, foreign partners probe masterminds of 1000kg cocaine bust
Marwa said that the essence of collaborating with the international partners on the case was to ensure no stone was…
Lagos drug lord falls: NDLEA arrests fugitive on way to Saudi Arabia
Babafemi said the drug was discovered with another 500grams of methamphetamine during a joint examination of a shipment.
Wanted Saudi-bound drug kingpin Azeez nabbed at Lagos Airport
At the time of the raid, Azeez was found in the company of 43-year-old Abideen Kekere-Ekun. Agents from the NDLEA’s…
Pretty Mike, club supervisor finally get bail
In his ruling, Justice Lewis-Allagoa held that the defendants were presumed innocent until proven guilty and that the prosecution failed…
NDLEA warns against fake ‘medicinal cannabis,’ arrests Lagos kingpin
A total of 16.4 kilograms of synthetic cannabis strains — including Colorado, Arizona, Canadian Loud, and Ghana Loud — were…
New type of Cannabis, ‘California loud’ discovered in Lagos – NDLEA
Marwa (retd.), has vowed to keep pursuing drug traffickers and make sure they lose all illegal profits and assets gained…
NDLEA busts major drug rings in 7 states, arrests 15 suspects
NDLEA operatives on patrol along the Abuja–Jos highway in Kaduna intercepted a consignment of 84,710 tramadol capsules on October 26.…
Nigerian singer Steady Boy caught in NDLEA net over U.S. drug cargo
According to the NDLEA, Steady Boy was acting on behalf of a drug syndicate allegedly coordinated by his manager, Zion…
NDLEA clears air over viral cocaine-smuggling video in Kebbi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismissed claims that a secret airstrip in Kebbi State is being used…