Murder of 3 officers: NDLEA nabs drug lord after 12-year manhunt
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as Kanmo-kanmo, 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers. The agency said Jimoh was tracked to his hideout in Owode, Ogun State, on Friday, January 16, 2026, following credible intelligence. […]
NDLEA clarifies position on cannabis oil export report
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified that the remarks made by its Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), on the potential export of cannabis oil were merely an expression of opinion and not an official policy position of the Federal Government.
NDLEA clarifies stance on cannabis oil: Supports regulated export, opposes local use
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), has clarified the agency’s position on cannabis oil, stating that while the NDLEA supports regulated export for economic gain, it firmly opposes local consumption within Nigeria.
NDLEA smashes cocaine syndicate behind 6 UK-bound shipments, nabs arrowhead, 5 others
In a string of intelligence-led operations spanning three weeks across Lagos and other states, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cocaine cartels responsible for six consignments of the narcotic bound for the United Kingdom.
NDDC, NDLEA takes campaign against substance abuse to schools in Ondo
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has promised to collaborate with government agencies, security bodies and educational institutions to educate students across the region on the dangers of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
NDLEA intercepts bandits’ drug suppliers, nabs kingpins, destroys 24,000kg skunk
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted major consignments of illicit drugs in Borno, Yobe, Lagos, Edo, Kaduna, and other states, foiling attempts to supply narcotics to terrorists and bandits while also dismantling high-level trafficking networks. In Borno, NDLEA operatives arrested Baba Kaka Ibrahim, 26, at Njimtilo village on Saturday, […]
