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NDLEA Kano seizes drugs on Zaria–Kano highway
NDLEA Kano Command seized 8,000 bottles of Akuskura and 48 blocks of Cannabis, arresting a suspect along Zaria–Kano highway during routine inspection. The Kano State Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted a large shipment of suspected narcotics, including 8,000 bottles of Akuskura—a herbal mixture believed to contain illicit […]
Customs Intercept Exotic Cars and Rice Worth N1.4bn
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has intensified its anti-smuggling drive with a series of high-profile interceptions, seizing Customs orders 14-Day seizure of 905 overtime cargoescontraband goods valued at ₦1.4 billion. The seizures, which include luxury cars, foreign rice, cannabis sativa, and used tyres, were announced by Comptroller Godwin Otunla at a […]
Otti seeks tougher drug laws, backs NDLEA in Abia
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has called for a national review of existing drug laws to make punishments for drug abuse and trafficking more stringent, stressing that a more rigid legal framework is necessary to effectively combat drug-related crimes in Nigeria. The Governor made the appeal in Umuahia on Wednesday when he received the […]
NEPZA, NDLEA join forces to boost free zones management
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have pledged to strengthen their collaboration in managing activities within the nation’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs), aligning with the Federal Government’s one-stop-shop policy framework aimed at streamlining regulatory processes and boosting investor confidence. The agreement followed a phone discussion between […]
Kaduna Boils as NDLEA Operative Allegedly Kills Youth
A heavy atmosphere of tension engulfed the Barnawa neighborhood in Kaduna South Local Government Area on Monday evening after an incident involving operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) allegedly resulted in the death of a young man. The event ignited widespread anger among residents, leading to protests and the closure of several […]
NDLEA Uncovers Major Drug Network, Arrests Church Founder
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against drug trafficking by arresting Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, the founder and spiritual leader of The Turn of Mercy Church, situated in Lagos. The pastor stands accused of masterminding and facilitating several large shipments of highly potent cannabis, popularly […]
Drugs in Moimoi Sachets: NDLEA Arrests Chinese, 80-year-old grandma
A Chinese businessman Liang Tak You and an 80-year-old grandma Mrs. Grace Ekpeme top the list of arrests made by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in nationwide interdiction operations leading to the seizure of consignments of Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis hidden in moimoi sachets and Canadian Loud, another strong […]
NDLEA Officer Shot Dead During Drug Raid
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, when a National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operative, identified simply as Jide, was gunned down by suspected drug traffickers during a sting operation in Ondo town, the administrative center of Ondo West Local Government Area in Ondo State. The operation, based on credible […]
PSC Seeks NDLEA Support for Drug Tests on Police Recruits
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appealed to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for strategic support in conducting drug integrity tests for police recruits across Nigeria. This request aims to strengthen the recruitment process and ensure that only candidates with the right mental and physical disposition are admitted into the nation’s police force. […]
NDLEA Seizes 11m Kg Drugs, Rehabilitates 26,000 Users
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Retd.), has disclosed that the agency has made significant strides in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. According to him, the NDLEA has seized over 11.1 million kilogrammes of illicit drugs and secured more […]