PSC partners NDLEA to conduct drug integrity tests for police recruits
In a decisive move to strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s police recruitment process, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has sought the collaboration of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to conduct drug integrity tests for prospective police recruits.
NCS hands over 659 units of illicit drugs worth N18m to NDLEA in Cross River
The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 659 units of illicit drugs, valued at N18 million, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Cross River State.
NCS hands over 659 units of illicit drugs worth N18million to NDLEA in Cross River
The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have handed over 659 units of illicit drugs, estimated at N18 million, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Cross River State.
How NDLEA uncovered cocaine hidden inside suitcase walls
By Bayo Wahab Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered cocaine hidden inside the walls of several suitcases. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, shared the video of how the substance was uncovered on X on Sunday, April 6, 2025. In a short statement accompanying the video, Babafemi […]
NDLEA arrests Italy-based, Lekki businessmen over illicit drug shipments to Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said on Sunday that its operatives had arrested a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis
NDLEA intercepts Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA said on Sunday that its operatives intercepted a 42-year-old Indian lady, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin factory sealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates.
France applauds Nigeria’s drug war efforts, donates equipment to NDLEA
The French government has praised Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its achievements in combating illicit drugs, particularly in arrests, prosecutions, and convictions.
Four drug kingpins jailed for 95 years over N4.6bn narcotics trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured a combined 95-year sentence for four convicted drug kingpins, including Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa …
France assures NDLEA of logistics, training support
By: Kingsley Omonobi The French government has assured the leadership of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, of more robust support in the areas of training, capacity building and logistics to further boost the operational capability of the agency in its ongoing effort to curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The […]
NDLEA arrests international drug baron wanted for 17 years
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 59-year-old Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, an internationally wanted drug baron, after 17 years on the run.
NDLEA arrests Turkey-bound businessman with 120 wraps of cocaine in Kano
By: Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman Mbala Dajou Abuba at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, for attempting to traffic a large consignment of cocaine, which he ingested, to Istanbul, Turkey. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said yesterday that Mr Abuba, from the […]
NDLEA arrests Turkey-bound businessman for excreting 120 wraps of cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for attempting to traffic a large consignment of cocaine, which he ingested, to Istanbul, Turkey.
South-West, South-South lead in illicit drug use in Nigeria-NDLEA
Statistics have shown that the South-West geo-political zone of Nigeria has the highest number of illicit drug use.
NDLEA busts international drug ring, nabs Thai lady at Lagos Airport with illicit drugs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled an attempt by a 24-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud—a synthetic strain of cannabis—into Nigeria.
NDLEA breaks 35-year jinx as FG commissions first barracks in Yola
For the first time in 35 years, the Federal Government has commissioned a barracks for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yola, Adamawa State, providing office and residential accommodation for the anti-narcotics agency’s personnel.
NDLEA arrests 4 wanted suspect, bursts trans-border drug cartel in 3 states
By: Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has busted a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate operating in several states, arresting four members in intelligence-led operations during which multi-million-naira worth of tramadol pills concealed in the bumper and false bottom of sienna buses heading to border towns were recovered. Spokesman of the agency, Femi […]
