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, […]
Drug abuse fuelling Nigeria’s mental health crisis – PSN, NDLEA raise alarm
As Nigeria battles a severe and escalating mental health crisis, key stakeholders in the health sector, policymakers, and human rights activists have raised the alarm that the country is facing a hidden epidemic of substance abuse, with one in seven Nigerians aged 15 to 64 involved in drug abuse.
NDLEA central to Africa’s new drug control plan — AU Commission
The African Union (AU) Commission has declared that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is pivotal to the formulation of a new continental action plan on drug control and crime prevention, citing Nigeria’s leading role in drug law enforcement in Africa.
NDLEA destroys 30 hectares of cannabis farm in C’River
She added that a total of 6,716.8 kg of illicit drugs were seized by the command between January and June.
NDLEA arrests woman with cocaine en route to India for ‘Fibroid Surgery’, intercepts drugs concealed in dresses, hangers
…Seizes Over 1 Million Opioid Pills in Bauchi and Edo, Dismantles Drug Networks Nationwide By Kingsley Omonobi LAGOS — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 43-year-old makeup artist, Adekoya Adebukonla Mary, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 2.20 kilograms of cocaine to India […]
NDLEA dismantles drug hotspots in Kano, arrests 17 suspects
The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled several notorious drug joints in the state and arrested 17 suspects in a major operation targeting substance abuse and related crimes.
NDLEA intercepts drug consignment disguised as green tea from Thailand at Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 66 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, disguised as green tea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.
NDLEA official, passerby electrocuted in Rivers community
An official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and a passerby were electrocuted on Monday following an electrical spark that ignited a fire in Okrika community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.
NDLEA smashes syndicate behind Hajj-bound cocaine shipments, seizes N9.3bn drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a syndicate involved in trafficking cocaine to Saudi Arabia under the guise of sponsoring Muslim pilgrims for Hajj.
NDLEA, UK’s HOIO sign MoU to strengthen fight against illicit drugs
….“Agreement is to Safeguard Lives and Futures of Our Nations” – Marwa By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Kingdom’s Home Office International Operations (HOIO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at intensifying the fight against transnational organized crime, especially illicit drug trafficking between Nigeria and the […]
Enugu LG, NDLEA, team up against illicit drugs consumption in Council Area
Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, LGA, of Enugu State, Office of the First Lady of the state, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have formed an alliance to eliminate the consumption of illicit drugs among the youth and also make the area a drugs free zone.
