The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says its operatives have uncovered three illicit drug warehouses hidden within a residential estate in the Okota area of Lagos State, recovering narcotics valued at about N16.9bn. In a statement released on Wednesday signed by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency said the raid led…
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested 56 suspected drug traffickers and seized 2,167.74kg of illicit drugs in February. The State Commander of the agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday while presenting the command’s operational scorecard for the month. Ofoyeju said a series of intelligence-led operations…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Jigawa State Command, said it seized 1,944.389kg of illicit drugs valued at N2.8 billion in 2025, securing convictions for 136 peddlers amid a global push to combat drug abuse. According to report the milestone came as nations intensify efforts against the drug menace, with the NDLEA’s aggressive operations leading…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has raised the alarm over a new tactic adopted by drug traffickers, who now hide illicit substances inside items designed to look like regular flight boarding passes. The warning was issued by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a post shared on social media….
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has unveiled a new digital platform designed to streamline the process of obtaining drug integrity tests and visa clearance certificates as part of efforts to enhance transparency, accessibility, and efficiency in its operations. The platform — Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System — was launched on Tuesday in…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, has transferred 450,000 intercepted pills of Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control for further forensic and regulatory examination. Pregabalin, an anticonvulsant and pain-relief medication, has in recent years become one of the most widely abused prescription drugs in Nigeria….
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Jigawa State Command, says it seized about 1,300kg of illicit drugs in the current second quarter, Q2 2025. The command also reaffirmed its commitment to fighting the use and sale of illicit drugs across the 27 local government areas in the state. This was disclosed to newsmen in Dutse,…
By Yetunde Oke Chief Superintendent of Narcotics, CSN, National Drug Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Oyo State, Mutiat Okuwobi, says anyone into drug trafficking risks life imprisonment. CSN Okuwobi made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM programme, “The Searchlight.” She said the life imprisonment punishment is to serve as a deterrent against illegal drug crimes. CSN…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Yobe State, says it has seized over 537 kilogrammes of illicit substances and arrested 46 suspects in 2024. The NDLEA Commander, Mr Abdulazeez Ogungboye, stated this on Tuesday in Damaturu while reviewing the activities of the agency in the last one year. He said the seized drugs included…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has advocated a multi-faceted approach with intelligence-driven strategies in combating drug abuse.Gov. Otti spoke on Thursday when he received a delegation of the new State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nnadi Wilfred, in Nvosi in the Isialangwa South Local Government Area of the state.He frowned at the evolving nature…