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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have taken into custody a pastor and his wife for allegedly concealing 11 kilograms of skunk within their vehicle. The couple was intercepted at the Seme border in Lagos State during a routine check.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a suspected kingpin and other members of a drug trafficking ring that used palm kernel oil tins to conceal cocaine for export to the United Kingdom. The operation also led to significant drug seizures in other parts of the country.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State has successfully apprehended a significant illicit drug distributor in Yenagoa, identified as Chimezie Collins, also known as Mezico and owner of MEZICO Pharmacy. The suspect was found with a substantial quantity of controlled substances.
Usman Aliyu from the News Agency of Nigeria, alongside three other journalists, received accolades from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Edo for their exemplary reporting on drug issues.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has arrested 104 suspected drug traffickers and seized illicit drugs valued at over N1.8 billion. These actions were part of the agency's operations during the first quarter of 2026.
A 52-year-old woman named Titilayo died shortly after her court appearance in Benin City on March 31, 2026. Arrested for allegedly selling a suspected hard drug, witnesses accused the NDLEA of negligence regarding her health condition.
Operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully intercepted a large shipment of cocaine hidden within the heads of imported dried stockfish. A syndicate member linked to smuggling operations has also been arrested.
Tope Ayanwale, a 34-year-old drug trafficker, fainted in court after being sentenced to three years in prison for drug possession. Two other accomplices received 15-year terms on similar charges.
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has sentenced Solomon Adegbite, a Nigerian residing in Italy, to 15 years in prison for the trafficking of 1.30 kilograms of the narcotic tramadol. Adegbite was apprehended at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Italy.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted ten Filipino sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, for importing 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. The vessel and its crew have been ordered to pay a total of $6 million in fines and penalties to the Nigerian government.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully demolished three cannabis farms in Edo State as part of its ongoing initiative to combat illegal drug cultivation and trafficking.
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has submitted a video to the Federal High Court in Abuja, which he claims shows National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives assisting drug traffickers at airports. Kyari faces drug-related charges alongside other IRT officers.
The Kano Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted an extensive shipment of illegal drugs believed to be meant for distribution in conjunction with the approaching Sallah festivities. The operation resulted in the recovery of 75,000 pregabalin capsules, 556 bottles of codeine, and loose cannabis sativa.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 74-year-old man at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after discovering 11 kilograms of cocaine hidden in his luggage. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria.
Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, a former councilor in Lagos, has been apprehended by the NDLEA for involvement in drug trafficking after agents discovered 40 kilograms of cannabis at his residence. Furthermore, an additional arrest was made involving a businessman found with concealed narcotics.
