Senate urges NDLEA, NHRC to collaborate on amendment to anti-drug law
The Senate has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to work together in reviewing Nigeria’s anti-drug legislation to ensure a more comprehensive, rights-based approach to the country’s drug war.
NDLEA nabs Brazil returnees, businesswoman, intercepts multiple drug shipments across states
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Brazil returnees, a businesswoman, and several others in a series of operations that also led to the interception of large consignments of illicit drugs across the country.
NDLEA mourns death of Cross River commander Ogbonna Maurice
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, CN Ogbonna Maurice Uzoma.
NDLEA dismisses circulating photos of Saudi-detained pilgrims as misleading
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified that images circulating in the media purportedly showing the three Nigerian pilgrims recently released by Saudi authorities are false and unrelated to the victims.
C’River: NDLEA commander found lifeless in Calabar hotel
The Cross River State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Morrison Ogbonna, was on Thursday morning found dead in his hotel room in Calabar.
C’River: NDLEA Commander found lifeless in Calabar hotel
The Cross River Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Morrison Ogbonna, was in the early hours of Thursday found dead in his hotel room in Calabar.
NDLEA arrests four, destroys 18,000kg of cannabis in Edo Forest
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested four suspects and destroyed over 18,000 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa in a major raid on a forest in the state. The operation, which took place at Ugbogui Forest in Ovia South West Local Government Area, […]
NDLEA smashes international drug cartel, nabs 3 kingpins
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled an international organised criminal group (IOCG) with networks spanning Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, arresting three kingpins and intercepting a cocaine consignment worth ₦5.3 billion.
NDLEA foils widow’s cocaine smuggling plot with fake pregnancy
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, who attempted to traffic 1.3kg of cocaine disguised as a pregnancy.
NDLEA arrests 27-year-old with N10m worth of cannabis in Kano
The agency said the suspect was intercepted while conveying 19 parcels of the illicit substance from Lagos to Kano.
NDLEA secures 10-year jail terms for drug kingpins Emami, Akpomuai
Two notorious drug traffickers, Ajetsibo Emami (37), also known as Warri Kinsman, and Solomon Akpomuai (51), have been convicted and sentenced to a total of 10 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos.
