The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Borno State has raised concerns about the rising trend of youths consuming unconventional substances as alternatives to hard drugs. The Commander of Narcotics, Iliyasu Mani, disclosed that fermented human urine, preserved for … Continue reading Nigerian youths are drinking fermented urine and lizard dung to get high – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 75-year-old woman, Sekinat Soremekun, for engaging in the illegal drug trade in Lagos State. The arrest occurred in the Oshodi area of Lagos on Friday, December 15, 2023, as disclosed … Continue reading NDLEA arrest 75 year old woman in Lagos for drug trafficking
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, agents from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully intercepted twelve consignments of cocaine at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) in Enugu. The illicit substances were linked to a Drug Trafficking Organization, and … Continue reading NDLEA arrest businessman with cocaine at Enugu airport
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its operatives have arrested a suspected Indian hemp farmer in Sokoto State. The Commandant of NDLEA in the state, Mr Adamu Iro, told newsmen on Saturday that “It is the first of … Continue reading NDLEA nabs alleged indian hemp farmer in Sokoto state
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified the reasons behind its operatives conducting a stop-and-search exercise along Admiralty Way in Lekki, Lagos State. This action, in response to a query from comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, … Continue reading NDLEA explains the purpose of stop-and-search operations in Lekki
The Bayelsa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its efforts in the War Against Drug Abuse campaign, resulting in the arrest of 27 suspected illicit drug dealers. These arrests took place between September and … Continue reading Bayelsa NDLEA seizes 491.032 kgs of illicit drugs, arrests 27 suspects
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made a significant recovery of 399 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Mokwa-Jebba Road on Thursday, September 7. The IEDs were discovered in possession of a 39-year-old suspect named Asana Leke. … Continue reading NDLEA seizes 399 explosives and illicit drugs; arrests grandma and others
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a cautionary warning to Nigerian students, specifically those studying at the University of Ilorin, regarding the use of hard drugs, emphasizing that no drug has the capacity to improve academic performance. … Continue reading No drug can improve academic performance – NDLEA
FCT NDLEA Commander, Kabir Tsakuwa, has affirmed the agency’s ongoing commitment to cracking down on all origins of illegal substances within the region. He emphasized that the command’s efforts have been intensified, leading to multiple arrests during operations targeting drug … Continue reading NDLEA pledges crackdown on illicit drugs in FCT
British-Nigerian artist Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has emphasized the importance of young people avoiding the harmful path of drug abuse. He highlighted the severe consequences associated with substance misuse, stressing their undeniable gravity. Naira Marley conveyed … Continue reading Naira Marley joins NDLEA’s campaign against illicit drugs
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has contributed 25 operational vehicles to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to enhance its activities nationwide. The donation to the agency is part of the ASR Africa security sector support … Continue reading Abdul Samad Rabiu foundation enhances NDLEA operations with donation of 25 vehicles
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stationed at courier firms in Lagos have seized illicit drugs ingeniously hidden within various objects, including an MP3 player. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA spokesperson, revealed that the substances, comprising heroin, methamphetamine, … Continue reading NDLEA seizes illicit drugs concealed in MP3 player destined for Europe from Lagos
According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, the spokesperson of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the agency secured the conviction of 1,445 drug traffickers from January to June 2023. Out of these convictions, 221 were women and 1,224 … Continue reading NDLEA achieves conviction of 1,445 drug traffickers within six months
Tragedy struck in the Idioro area of Mushin, Lagos State, as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) allegedly shot dead two individuals, including one Gafar Yusuf. The incident occurred when the NDLEA team conducted a drug den … Continue reading Outrage as NDLEA operatives shoot two dead during raid in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) achieved a significant legal victory as the Federal High Court in Lagos issued a final forfeiture order for 111 vehicles and motorcycles abandoned by suspected drug dealers. Justice Ayokunle Faji granted the order, … Continue reading NDLEA secures forfeiture of 111 abandoned vehicles from drug dealers
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, has instructed law enforcement agencies to arrest individuals involved in the sale and use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas.” In a statement released by NDLEA … Continue reading NDLEA chairman orders arrest of sellers and users of ‘Laughing Gas’
President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja, expressed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency and international allies to combat drug abuse. He emphasized the need for a people-centered approach to address drug addiction, recognizing that addicts … Continue reading Tinubu vows support for NDLEA and partners in anti drug campaign
The Chairman of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that since February 2021, the agency has made significant progress in combating drug-related crimes in Nigeria. In a conference held in Abuja to mark the International Day Against … Continue reading NDLEA’s 29 month operation results in arrest of 31,675 drug offenders
In commemoration of World Drug Day, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kaduna revealed that its operatives had apprehended 420 suspects and confiscated 10,599.97kg of illicit drugs. The state commander, Ibrahim Braji, shared these statistics during a media … Continue reading NDLEA seizes 10,000kg of heroin, cocaine, tramadol and meth in Kaduna
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have made a significant seizure of illicit drugs at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex in Rivers State. During a joint inspection with the Nigeria Customs Service, they discovered and confiscated 76.9kg … Continue reading NDLEA’s multi state operation results in seizure of 390kg of illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted raids on drug joints in Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, resulting in the arrest of 17 suspects. During the operations, a total of 6.2kg of drugs were confiscated, and a … Continue reading 17 arrested in drug joint raids in Abeokuta with 6.2kg of drugs seized
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted a substantial shipment of methamphetamine concealed within powdered custard containers. The illicit drug, weighing 30.10 kilograms and valued at N567 million, was discovered as part of a consolidated cargo destined … Continue reading Large amount of methamphetamine seized in Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has initiated a nationwide crackdown on drug dens as part of its “Operation Mop Up” campaign. The operation aims to eliminate the facilitators of crime and violence, specifically targeting the distribution and use … Continue reading NDLEA launches operation mop out to combat drug related crime and violence
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the arrest of two suspects in Kano for concealing cannabis weighing 11.2kg inside a bag of garri. According to the agency, Kabiru Muhammed and Isah Muhammed were apprehended along Zaria-Kano Road … Continue reading NDLEA arrests two suspects for concealing cannabis in garri sack
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 126 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis at Tincan port in Lagos. The drugs, weighing 63kg, were found hidden in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Canada. … Continue reading NDLEA seizes illicit drugs disguised in imported car and food items
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