NDLEA Seizes 929kg of Drugs, Secures 53 Convictions in Enugu
The NDLEA Enugu Command seized 929.463kg of illicit substances and secured 53 convictions between November 2025 and June 2026, the commander announced.
Category : Drug Enforcement
NDLEA arrests three transnational traffickers, seizes 558,000 tramadol pills
Operatives of the NDLEA have arrested three transnational traffickers with 558,000 pills of tramadol following credible intelligence, the agency said on Sunday.
NDLEA seizes 7.5kg cocaine from businesswoman en route to China
NDLEA intercepts 38-year-old businesswoman with 7.5kg cocaine hidden in luggage false bottom at Lagos airport, en route to Beijing.
NDLEA Seizes N12.4bn Canadian Loud Cannabis in Lagos Port
The NDLEA intercepted a 40-foot container with 4,959 kg of 'Canadian Loud' cannabis worth N12.4 billion at Apapa Port, Lagos, after weeks of surveillance.
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NDLEA Dismantles Another Meth Lab in Oyo, Arrests Mexican Expert
NDLEA uncovers a second industrial-scale methamphetamine lab in Oyo State within a month, arresting five suspects including a Mexican national, highlighting transnational drug cartels targeting Nigeria.
Ex-Kano anti-corruption boss to head drug war
Former Kano anti-corruption agency chairman, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
NDLEA auctions drug traffickers' hotel, properties for N6.15bn
The NDLEA auctioned a six-storey hotel in Lagos and three other properties from convicted drug traffickers for a total of N6.15 billion, sending a strong message against illicit drug trade.
Senate Committee Pledges Full Support to NDLEA Drug War
Senator Ikpea visits NDLEA boss Marwa, pledges legislative support for drug fight. Marwa appreciates partnership commitment.
Expansion of illicit drug network in Nigeria analysis
An objective analysis of the expansion of illicit drug networks in Nigeria, highlighting key factors such as security gaps, political involvement, and transnational cartel collaboration.
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Plateau Raid: 59 Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, police, and vigilantes arrested 59 suspected drug peddlers in Jos North LGA, recovering illicit drugs and items.
NDLEA Cracks Down on Drug Syndicates Targeting Women
The NDLEA has successfully dismantled networks that recruit women into illicit drug operations, targeting masterminds and using community-based approaches to overcome cultural barriers.
Kano Hisbah Screens 3,000 Couples for HIV, Genotype, Drugs
The Kano State Hisbah Board will screen 3,000 prospective couples for HIV, hepatitis B, genotype, and drug use before their mass wedding, starting June 8 across 24 local government areas.
NDLEA busts opioids in Taraba, arrests 75-year-old in Ebonyi
NDLEA operatives intercept large consignments of opioids concealed in building materials in Taraba, arrest 75-year-old suspect in Ebonyi, and nab four female dealers in nationwide crackdown.
329 Nasarawa Girls Sensitised on Drug Abuse by Foundation
Nkechiamaka Care Foundation reached 329 female students in Nasarawa State with awareness on menstrual hygiene and drug abuse, distributing sanitary pads amid Nigeria's high drug abuse prevalence.
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Delta: Driver Tests Cocaine Positive, Two Soldiers Die
Two soldiers died in a Delta road accident; the driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. Investigation underway.
Malaysian Woman Arrested in NDLEA Drug Trafficking Raids
A 63-year-old Malaysian woman, Ting Hung Kiong, was arrested for smuggling 31kg of Canadian Loud cannabis into Nigeria. NDLEA also seized millions of opioid pills and cocaine in nationwide operations.
NDLEA Dismantles N480bn Meth Syndicate, Arrests 10
The NDLEA has dismantled the largest clandestine meth lab in Nigeria, run by a Nigerian-Mexican syndicate, seizing drugs worth N480 billion and arresting 10 suspects.
NDLEA Busts Nigerian-Mexican Drug Cartel, Seizes N480 Billion Meth
The NDLEA has uncovered a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel lab in Ogun forest, seizing methamphetamine valued at N480 billion and arresting 10 suspects, including three Mexican experts.
NDLEA Discovers Biggest Meth Lab in Nigeria
The NDLEA has uncovered and destroyed Nigeria's largest illegal methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun state, arresting 10 suspects including a drug baron and three Mexican nationals.
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NGO Marks 8 Years of Anti-Drug Abuse Fight in Nigeria
Stampout Drug Abuse Initiative commemorates eighth anniversary, urging government, families, and communities to unite against Nigeria's drug crisis affecting 14.3 million people.
Alleged drug smuggler remanded over 25kg cocaine in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos remanded Adediran Aliu Oluwaseun for allegedly smuggling 25kg of cocaine from Ghana. He pleaded not guilty; bail was refused.
Nigeria, Ghana Unite Against Illicit Drug Trafficking
Nigeria and Ghana have signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration against transnational drug syndicates, targeting evolving trafficking strategies and synthetic drugs.
NDLEA Arrests Grandparents, Others in Drug Crackdown
NDLEA operatives arrested 83-year-old Pa John Ofiel and 78-year-old Ogunjobi Samuel among others in a nationwide crackdown, seizing large quantities of illicit drugs including skunk and Tramadol.
Olopade Condemns Xenophobia, Urges African Unity
Bukola Olopade, DG of National Sports Commission, calls for African unity and condemns xenophobia during Team Nigeria visit in Botswana, urging South Africans to stop attacks on migrants.
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PCRC Calls for Community Drug War in Bonny After NDLEA Death
PCRC Rivers calls for intensified community action against drugs in Bonny after NDLEA officer Sadiq Bako Mujahid was killed during a raid. Chairman Voke Emore urges local support.
NDLEA Arrests Drug Suspect After Second Floor Jump in Kano
The NDLEA Kano Command arrested a suspected drug dealer who jumped from a second-floor building to evade arrest during Operation Sharar Mafaka. Cannabis sativa was recovered.
Man Jailed 8 Years for Drug in Loaf of Bread at Kano Court
A Federal High Court in Kano sentenced Kabir Adamu to 8 years imprisonment for smuggling cannabis sativa concealed in a loaf of bread into the court premises.
ECOWAS Donates N200M Equipment for Drug Treatment in Adamawa
ECOWAS, in partnership with UNODC, has donated N200 million worth of equipment to support drug treatment and rehabilitation centers in Adamawa State, enhancing services and capacity.
Woman Arrested with Suspected Cannabis in Niger State
Niger State Police Command has apprehended Rukayya Mohammed, 28, found with a polythene bag containing suspected cannabis. She confessed to selling the substance publicly and has been charged to court.
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NDLEA Seizes Cocaine, Arrests Suspects in Drug Busts
NDLEA operatives intercepted cocaine bound for the UK at Lagos airport, seized cannabis in multiple states, and arrested suspects in coordinated anti-drug operations.
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