NDLEA Archives — City Business News

January 13, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Priest, Intercepts ₦1.1b Codeine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a traditional chief priest of the Igunuko Shrine, Bariu Aliu, in the Alpha Beach area of Ajah, Lagos State. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, explained that Aliu’s arrest...

January 9, 2025 No Responses

NIMASA, NDLEA To Strengthen Partnership

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking within Nigeria’s maritime domain. This was emphasized...

January 5, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Nabs Nollywood Filmmaker For Drug Trafficking

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) have arrested a US-trained Hollywood and Nollywood filmmaker, Emeka Emmanuel Mbadiwe.NDLEA in a statement explained that Mbadiwe, who is also a motivational speaker was nabbed at his Lekki Hotel r...

January 5, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Lagos Fabric Merchant For Drug Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye.According to NDLEA, the socialite was arrested on Wednesday, 1st January, 2025, in her mansion at Okota area...

December 26, 2024 No Responses

Four Drug Lords Forfeit VGC Houses, N67m, $50,000

Four drug kingpins arrested in connection with the historic seizure of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022, have been convicted by a Federal High Court, Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro who sentenced them...

December 16, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts ₦3.3b Meth, Loud Shipments

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multi-billion-naira worth of methamphetamine and “Loud” shipments concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada at the Tincan seaport in Lagos NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, discl...

December 8, 2024 No Responses

France Assures NDLEA Of More Support, Collaboration

The French government has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of more collaboration and support in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse. French Police Attaché in Nigeria, Phillipe Crespo, gave the assurance on Saturday when he led...

November 11, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Bursts Cross-Border Drug Syndicates

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates. The agency said six suspected drug kingpins from Adamawa, Anambra, and Lagos states, as well as Cameroon were arrested with cocaine and opioids ...

November 6, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 38 Suspects, Seizes 226kg Of Drugs

The Niger State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported significant progress in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse within the state. According to a statement issued by the Niger State Commandant of the NDLEA,...

November 4, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Seizes N4.5b Cocaine At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has curtailed efforts by members of an international drug syndicate operating between Brazil, Ethiopia and Nigeria to smuggle into Nigeria 845 wraps of cocaine weighing 18.72 kilogrammes through Murtala Muhammed...

October 28, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts US, Europe-Bound Drugs, ₦16.6b Opioids At Seaports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted some hard drugs concealed in soles of shoes and hair attachments heading to the United States and some parts of Europe. Announcing this in a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi...

October 21, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two businessmen for attempting to import and export cocaine pellets and parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis through the Lagos airport. The suspects – Okechukwu Emmanuel, Iwuagwu Ikedi ...

October 7, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts ₦9b Opioids, Arrests Canadian

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to NDLEA, she was nabbed on Thursday, October 3 for importing a large consignment of...

September 30, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based auto parts dealer, Ejiofor Chiwuzie, for attempting to export consignments of heroin and cannabis hidden inside LED rechargeable lamps and the metal legs of sofas. According to ...