Drug traffickers abandon 1,455kg cannabis in Edo
NDLEA operatives recover 1,455kg of cannabis after traffickers abandon two Sienna buses in Edo State. Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju warns drug cartels as investigation continues.
Category : Drug Enforcement
NDLEA arrests hotelier, seizes 1,762kg of cannabis
NDLEA operatives arrest wanted drug baron Frank Chijioke Ibemesi in Lagos, seizing 1,762kg of cannabis. A separate syndicate in Osun State also busted. Read the full story.
NDLEA's Marwa promises 'hell' for drug cartels
NDLEA Chairman Marwa warns drug cartels of a tougher crackdown after his reappointment by President Tinubu. New rehab centres and drug tests for students are planned.
NDLEA Issues Final Warning to Drug Cartels
NDLEA Chairman Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa warns drug traffickers to repent or face arrest, asset seizure and jail. Agency plans seven new rehab centers in 2025.
Marwa warns drug cartels: We'll seize your assets
NDLEA boss Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa begins second term with stern warning to drug traffickers. Assets will be confiscated, arrests made in intensified war on drugs.
Tinubu Reappoints Marwa as NDLEA Chairman
President Tinubu renews Marwa's tenure as NDLEA chairman for five years. Agency strengthens maritime surveillance after UK training. Ogun Governor applauds appointment.
Customs Seizes 166 Wraps of Drugs in Owerri
Nigeria Customs FOU Zone C intercepts 77.5kg of cannabis and 8.6kg of Canadian loud in Owerri. Handed to NDLEA for investigation. Read about the drug bust.
NDLEA Salary 2025: Complete Pay Scale Revealed
Complete guide to NDLEA salaries in 2025. Discover monthly pay for SSCE, OND, NCE and graduate holders, plus allowances and benefits. Learn entry requirements.
NDLEA strengthens maritime operations with UK training
NDLEA enhances maritime surveillance capabilities after officers complete intensive UK training program. Learn how this collaboration will combat drug trafficking through Nigerian ports.
Tinubu renews Buba Marwa's NDLEA term until 2031
President Tinubu reappoints Brigadier-General Buba Marwa as NDLEA Chairman for another 5-year term. Discover 7 important facts about his military and governance career.
Katsina Hisbah destroys 120 cartons of alcohol
Katsina State Hisbah Board has destroyed over 120 cartons of seized alcoholic drinks in Funtua as part of ongoing enforcement against substances prohibited under Islamic law. Read more about the state's moral cleansing campaign.
Tinubu reappoints Marwa as NDLEA chairman
President Tinubu reappoints Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa as NDLEA chairman following successful first term with 73,000 arrests. Read more about his achievements.
Man gets 4 years for cannabis trafficking in Osun
Federal High Court in Osogbo sentences Musa Raji Mohammed to 4 years imprisonment for trafficking 10.7kg of cannabis. Read the full details of the drug case.
NAFDAC Bans Sachet Alcohol from December 2025
NAFDAC announces December 2025 deadline for complete ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles under 200ml to curb youth addiction and social vices.
NAFDAC bans alcoholic bitters after lab tests kill mice
NAFDAC issues urgent warning about Japata Alcoholic Bitters contaminated with cannabis. Lab tests show mice died within 5 minutes. Production facility shut down, owner on the run.
NAFDAC Bans Sachet Alcohol in Nigeria
NAFDAC orders a complete ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml by December 2025 to protect public health, especially minors.
Nigerian denied bail in South African drug case
South African court denies bail to Nigerian national Michael Okoya accused of drug trafficking worth R1.5 million. Case postponed to December 2025.
NDLEA arrests 39 suspects, seizes 2,477kg drugs in Edo
NDLEA Edo Command arrests 39 suspects, seizes 2,477.59kg of narcotics, and destroys cannabis farms. Read about the agency's relentless fight against drug trafficking.
Woman arrested with live ammunition for bandits in Zamfara
NDLEA operatives in Zamfara have intercepted a woman smuggling live ammunition to bandits. This major breakthrough disrupts criminal supply routes. Read more on the ongoing security operation.
5 drug kingpins sentenced to 21 years imprisonment
NDLEA secures 21-year jail terms for five international drug traffickers. Cocaine and opioids bound for Gabon and Australia seized. Read the full details of the court ruling.
Drug kingpins sentenced to 21 years imprisonment
Five international drug traffickers convicted by NDLEA receive 21-year combined sentence for attempting to export cocaine and tramadol to Gabon and Australia. Read the full details.
NDLEA Warns Cross River Students Against Drug Abuse
Nigerian drug enforcement agency intensifies campaign against drug abuse among students in Cross River State, highlighting dangers and consequences of substance abuse.
NDLEA raids 75 Kaduna drug dens, nabs 100+ suspects
NDLEA operatives have dismantled 75 drug joints across Kaduna State, arresting more than 100 suspects in a major crackdown on illicit substances.
NDLEA Busts Fake Medicinal Cannabis Ring, Arrests Kingpin
Nigeria's drug enforcement agency exposes dangerous fake medicinal cannabis operation, seizes massive consignment and arrests mastermind in major nationwide crackdown.
NDLEA Busts Fake Medicinal Cannabis Ring - Kingpin Arrested
Nigerian drug enforcement agency warns public about sophisticated criminal network disguising illegal cannabis as medicinal products while arresting kingpin in major operation.
NDLEA seizes 1,779kg cannabis in Ogun, arrests 3
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a massive consignment of cannabis sativa weighing 1,779kg in Ogun State, arresting three suspects in a major crackdown on drug trafficking.
NDLEA busts drug lab in Lagos, seizes hidden cannabis
In a major breakthrough, NDLEA operatives have dismantled a sophisticated crystal meth laboratory in Lagos and intercepted large quantities of Loud cannabis concealed in bathtubs, marking a significant victory in Nigeria's war against drugs.
NDLEA drug bust: 7 states, 15+ arrests, major seizures
Nigeria's anti-narcotics agency makes significant breakthroughs in nationwide operations, intercepting large drug consignments and arresting multiple suspects across seven states in major crackdown.
Human Rights Activist Blasts NDLEA Over Failed Responsibilities
A prominent human rights activist has condemned the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for failing in its duties while reacting to shocking statements from a Tinubu supporter threatening war with the United States.
NDLEA seizes 1,779kg cannabis in Ogun bust
Nigeria's anti-narcotics agency makes major breakthrough as three suspects arrested with massive cannabis haul in Ogun state operation.
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