NDLEA nabs Osun traditional ruler, Chadian, corps member for drugs
FEC Okays N1.99bn to boost NDLEA operations
NDLEA convicts 61 in A’Ibom
Why we target assets of drug barons, traffickers – NDLEA

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NDLEA arrests 50, 901 suspects, convicts 9,034
By Evelyn Usman Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) yesterday in Lagos, disclosed that the agency had so far arrested 50,901 drug offenders including 46 barons in 38 months. The agency according to him , had prosecuted and convicted 9,034 of them, with the seizure […]
NDLEA arrests 319 suspects, seizes 4.7 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano – Commander
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State arrested 319 suspects and seized 4.7 tonnes of illicit drugs between January and March 2024 in the state.
Army hands over seized 223Kg cannabis to Ogun NDLEA
The Nigeria Army, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, said it has handed over 441 pawpaw-sized substances, suspected to be cannabis sativa weighing 223 kg, to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, Ogun State Command.
Photos: NDLEA busts Skuchies factories in Osun, Lagos, arrest 26-year-old lady
“No fewer than 5.2kg of cannabis sativa and opioids were discovered in the engine compartment of an inter-state commercial bus marked VDY 187 XA on Thursday 7th March 2024 along Gbongan – Ibadan road, Osun state by NDLEA officers on stop and search operation on the highway.”
Breaking: NDLEA seizes largest heroin consignment at Lagos airport
“NDLEA operatives at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Command intercepted a suspicious package at the SAHCO Import Shed of the airport’s Cargo Terminal.”
Marwa hails President Tinubu over support for drug war
Marwa stated this while inspecting facilities at the NDLEA barracks, which is almost ready for commissioning in Yola Adamawa State.
NDLEA intercepts large consignments of illicit drugs in two states, FCT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large quantities of illicit drugs and substances in raids carried out in Ondo, Edo, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the past week.
Drug war: NDLEA intercepts large consignment of Loud from New York at Lagos Airport
“When the giant wooden boxes dressed as sound speakers seized by NDLEA officers at the NAHCO import shed of the Lagos airport, were opened, the sound boxes were stuffed with sixty (60) bags of the expensive but highly sought-after psychoactive substance, Loud, weighing 33.5 kilograms.”
NSCDC, NDLEA partner to fight crime in Osun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun Command, says it will continue to partner with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to fight crimes and drug abuse.
Drug Menace: First Lady, Fagbemi, Marwa task states on drug use prevention, treatment
The charge was given at the opening ceremony of a two-day training on Drug Prevention Treatment and Care (DPTC), organised by NDLEA for spouses of state governors.
NDLEA nabs pregnant woman, three others; intercepts 7.6 tonnes of illicit drugs
“Three suspects: Shuaibu Yahaya Liman, 35; Monday Audu, 33, and Linus Samuel, 42 have been arrested in connection with the seizure.”
NDLEA arrests 92 suspects, seizes 217kg illicit substances in Kaduna
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command, has arrested 92 suspects and seized 217.02kg of illicit substances since the beginning of 2024.
NDLEA renews campaign against illicit drug use
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it would intensify its campaign against drug abuse in Lagos State.
NDLEA, Customs synergy strong signal Nigeria not haven for drug cartels – Marwa, Adeniyi
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, have both declared that the synergy between the two law enforcement agencies is a strong warning to drug cartels that they’ll continue to lose their investments in the criminal trade.
NDLEA secures 68 convictions, rehabilitates 12 in A’Ibom – Commander
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Akwa Ibom Command, said the agency secured 68 convictions and rehabilitated 12 cases in 2023.

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