How drug dealers ambushed, killed NDLEA officer during drug raid in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson Akure—Four suspected killers of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, officer in the state, have been apprehended by the police detectives.The victim was said to have been ambushed and killed during a drug raid on an apartment in Ita’nla area of Ondo town. A source told newsmen that the team of the […]
NDLEA nabs Malaysian returnee with Meth hidden in music speakers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu (alias Richard), for attempting to smuggle 2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed inside two giant music speakers.
NDLEA arrests ex-convict for smuggling meth hidden in loudspeakers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a convicted drug trafficker who previously served time in an Asian prison for similar offences.
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.
