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NDLEA seize 9.4 kg exhibits from drug peddlers in Imo

NDLEA seize 9.4 kg exhibits from drug peddlers in Imo

The National  Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Imo command, has seized 9.37 kg exhibits from alleged drug peddlers in different parts of the state. NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr. Nse Inam, said this while parading two suspected peddlers at the command’s headquarters in Owerri on Friday. Inam, who was represented by Mr. Kayode Raji, […]
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Borno: NDLEA uncovers warehouse of weeds

Borno: NDLEA uncovers warehouse of weeds

Borno State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency , NDLEA has uncovered a residential apartment in Maiduguri, the state capital, where  Cannabis Sativa commonly known as wee wee, are stored,  recovering  10,522 kilograms of  the substance.

Maiduguri : NDLEA seizes 10.5 tons of illicit drugs

Maiduguri : NDLEA seizes 10.5 tons of illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Borno State Command has  uncovered 10.522 kilograms of compressed cannabis sativa also known as “wee wee” allegedly concealed in a warehouse in Maiduguri.

NDLEA seizes 10.5 tons of illicit drugs in Maiduguri

NDLEA seizes 10.5 tons of illicit drugs in Maiduguri

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Borno State Command has uncovered 10.522 kilograms of compressed Cannabis sativa also known as “wee wee” allegedly concealed in a warehouse in Maiduguri. The Chairman, NDLEA, Col. Muhammad Abdallah, (Rtd) disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs of the agency, Mr Jonah Achema, and […]

NDLEA seizes 10.5 tons of illicit drugs in Maiduguri

NDLEA seizes 10.5 tons of illicit drugs in Maiduguri

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Borno State Command has uncovered 10.522 kilograms of compressed cannabis sativa also known as “wee wee” allegedly concealed in a warehouse in Maiduguri. The Chairman, NDLEA, Col. Muhammad Abdallah, (Rtd) disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs of the agency, Mr Jonah Achema, and […]

NDLEA calls for community support in drug fight

NDLEA calls for community support in drug fight

Mr Emeka Okapo, Acting Commandant, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gombe State on Friday urged traditional and religious leaders to sensitise their communities on dangers of drug abuse.

Court grants N5m bail to woman intercepted with alleged illicit drugs worth N25million

Court grants N5m bail to woman intercepted with alleged illicit drugs worth N25million

By Bashir Bello – Kano A Federal High Court sitting in Kano State has on Thursday granted N5 million bail to woman, Fatima Chiroma Bashir intercepted with alleged 2.5kg illicit drugs worth N25 million. Fatima, 47 years old, was intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the outward checking area […]

NDLEA arrests 462 suspects, secure 11 convictions in Borno in 2019

NDLEA arrests 462 suspects, secure 11 convictions in Borno in 2019

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)  Borno command says it arrested 462 suspects for drug-related offenses and convicted 11 in the year 2019. Joseph Icha, Commander of NDLEA in the state disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Maiduguri. Icha said  64 of the cases were pending before the federal […]

Fire guts exhibits at Ekiti NDLEA office

Fire guts exhibits at Ekiti NDLEA office

By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Some bags of Indian hemp loaded at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, office in Ado Ekiti was on Saturday engulfed by fire. The cause of the fire is unknown as journalists were barred from entering the building while officials of the agency declined to comment. The residents of […]

NDLEA convicts 8 drug peddlers in Imo, rehabilitate five drug addict

NDLEA convicts 8 drug peddlers in Imo, rehabilitate five drug addict

By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Wednesday said that it has convicted eight drug peddlers in Imo state. The agency also said that it rehabilitated five drug-dependent persons. Arrested 146 suspects as well as seized 225.32 kg exhibits. This was part of the 2019 performance record of the […]

NDLEA secures 24 convictions, arrests 385 suspects in Akwa Ibom

NDLEA secures 24 convictions, arrests 385 suspects in Akwa Ibom

By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Akwa Ibom State Command said it secured a total of 24 convictions in the year 2019. The NDLEA State Commander, Mr. Mohammed Sokoto, who disclosed this to newsmen yesterday said the convicted persons were among the 385 suspects arrested within the period. According […]

Court sentences drug trafficker to eight years imprisonment

Court sentences drug trafficker to eight years imprisonment

The Federal High Court on Monday in Abuja sentenced one Oluwaseyi Anifowoshe to eight years imprisonment for drug trafficking. Anifowoshe who was arraigned on a two-count charge was sentenced to four years in prison each on the two counts. Justice Okon Abang said that both terms are to run concurrently from October 25, 2017, when […]

NDLEA arrests 110 suspected drug traffickers at Lagos airport

NDLEA arrests 110 suspected drug traffickers at Lagos airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, Lagos, said it arrested 101 suspected drug traffickers in 2019. NDLEA Commander, Garba Ahmadu, made the disclosure at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. Ahmadu explained that 87 were males and 14 females, while total seizure cases of 76 were recorded […]

NDLEA arrests 110 suspected drug traffickers at Lagos airport in 2019

NDLEA arrests 110 suspected drug traffickers at Lagos airport in 2019

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, Lagos, said it arrested 101 suspected drug traffickers in 2019. NDLEA Commander, Garba Ahmadu, made the disclosure at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. Ahmadu explained that 87 were males and 14 females, while total seizure cases of 76 were recorded […]