Tag: Ndlea
NDLEA uncovers cocaine in palm kernel oil cans, arrests kingpin in Lagos hideout
To unravel the sender and the arrowhead of the drug syndicate, a well-coordinated sting operation was carried out on Thursday…
Outrage as female suspect collapses, dies in court in Edo
Relatives who spoke in tears at the premises of the court blamed the NDLEA for Titilayo’s death, alleging that she…
NDLEA intercepts large cocaine consignment concealed in heads of dry stock fish
"This led to a well-coordinated sting operation by operatives of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Strategic Command of the…
Convicted female drug trafficker collapses in court after being sentenced
In a related incident, two other drug traffickers, Etinosa Bazuaye (43), and Godfrey Osabuohien (34), were convicted by Honourable Justice…
NDLEA intercepts opioids, meth in carton walls, winter jackets, at Lagos airport
At a courier firm in Lagos, NDLEA officers on Monday 16th March intercepted two parcels of Loud, a strong strain…
Eid crackdown: NDLEA intercepts 510 cannabis blocks in Kano2
“The suspect admitted that he was authorised to sell the illicit drugs to customers and that the stock was meant…
Customs, NDLEA intercept 3,398 cartons of codeine syrup in Lagos
According to Mr Isa Sulaiman, its Public Relations Officer, the feat was achieved in collaboration with the National Drug Law…
UK-bound 74-year-old grandpa arrested at Abuja airport with 11kg cocaine
The septuagenarian who claimed he was travelling to London, United Kingdom for vacation, was arrested by NDLEA officers at the…
NDLEA raids Kano drug joints, arrests 56 suspects in massive crackdown
Speaking on the operation, the Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, an Assistant Superintendent…
NOA, NDLEA join forces to fight drug abuse in Kano
“Investigations reveal it’s spreading in Kano, a worrying trend requiring collective action, and so NOA is boosting awareness on health,…
NDLEA arrests ex-Lagos Councilor Olalekan, intercepts drugs hidden in baby diapers
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed that he previously served two terms as councillor representing Orimedu community in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government…
Why Abba Kyari should not celebrate court victory – NDLEA
NDLEA insisted that the substantive drug trafficking case against Kyari by NDLEA remains active and is scheduled to continue in…
DCP Abba Kyari acquitted in NDLEA asset case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, of a…
NDLEA seizes over 1,000 bottles of codeine, suspect arrested
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing…
UK-wanted drug lord Uzoma Valentine finally arrested in Lagos
Ilomuanya was apprehended in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, during what officials described as a high-stakes, intelligence-led operation carried…