NDLEA seizes over 14,440kg of Skunk across six states, nabs wanted drug baron
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by a drug syndicate operating in Orita-Apeje, Araromi-Okeodo forest reserve, Ife South LGA, Osun State, to distribute large quantities of processed skunk—a strain of cannabis—across the country. A total of 11,135 kilograms were seized on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, following days of surveillance in the forest.
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.
NDLEA arrests drug Kingpin after 3-year manhunt, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Sunday Ibigide, in Delta State—three years after he went into hiding.
NDLEA raids Kano drug dens, arrests 49
The NDLEA said that the suspects were arrested during raids on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 as part of efforts to curb drug crimes.
General overseer arrested in Lagos church for Cross-border drug trafficking
…Recovers 3,476kg of Cannabis Strains, 645,906 Pills of Opioids in Nationwide Raids By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye), for masterminding multiple illicit drug shipments into Nigeria. The suspect, who had fled […]
NDLEA, India’s NCB forge stronger alliance to curb tramadol, codeine trafficking to Nigeria
In a decisive step to stem the rising tide of illicit drug shipments between Nigeria and India, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have agreed to intensify joint efforts targeting the illegal flow of opioids, particularly tramadol and codeine-based syrups.
NDLEA intercept’s cocaine, tramadol consignments at Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency disclosed on Sunday that it’s operatives intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol 225mg concealed in 71 vehicle side mirrors being sent to Libreville, Gabon through the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos, with three suspects linked to the cargo already arrested in follow-up operations.
FG, NDLEA partner to introduce drug education in school curriculum
In a major step towards combating the rising scourge of substance abuse among Nigerian youth, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Ministry of Education have agreed to integrate drug education into school curricula and introduce mandatory drug testing in tertiary institutions.
NDLEA intercepts large Loud consignments in processed food cans from Canada
The discovery was made during a joint examination of the container by NDLEA officers, men of Customs Service and other security agencies on Friday 25th July.
NDLEA, NARTO partner to curb drug trafficking
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has pledged to collaborate with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to prevent the use of trucks and passenger vehicles for trafficking illicit drugs across the country.
