NDLEA seizes cocaine worth N39bn, arrests two suspected cartel members
The NDLEA said the seizure, valued at about $27.7 million, was the largest interception of cocaine through a courier channel ...
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NDLEA intercepts China, Italy-bound cocaine in Lagos, nabs bandits’ supplier in Zamfara
Mr Babafemi said the suspect was nabbed with various quantities of cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, swinol, tramadol and codeine syrup at ...
NDLEA discovers 3 drug warehouses, seizes 2,596kg narcotics
The State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Thursday in Benin, while decorating 73 newly promoted officers ...
Illicit drugs worth N10.3bn intercepted at Lagos port – NDLEA
NDLEA said the discovery followed weeks of targeted tracking and monitoring of the shipment since its departure from Montreal, Canada, ...
Tinubu hails NDLEA for busting Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate
The operation led to the arrest of some foreign nationals, local kingpins, and several collaborators, alongside the seizure of chemicals ...
NDLEA destroys eight-hectare farm, seizes 170kg of cannabis in Cross River
The spokesperson for the NDLEA in Cross River, Sebastian Lebo, disclosed this in a statement in Calabar.
NDLEA arrests female drug kingpin, intercepts 23.50kg cocaine in Lagos
Mr Babafemi said the arrest came 20 months after a cocaine trafficking cartel led by a couple was smashed in ...
Gov Radda Congratulates Marwa on his reappointment as NDLEA Chairperson
Governor Radda praised the extensive awareness campaigns and prevention programmes designed to safeguard young people from drug abuse.
Marwa’s reappointment as NDLEA chairperson, a vote for competence – Ogun gov
The governor lauded the NDLEA chairperson for launching nationwide campaigns to combat drug abuse, strengthening cross-border cooperation, and transforming the ...
EDITORIAL: Tinubu’s state pardons must be reviewed!
The beneficiaries of this gesture include ex-convicts and convicted felons serving their various jail terms.
Three NDLEA officers shot during Abuja raid – Official
“Three officers sustained gunshot injuries—one in the rib, and two others in the back and leg."
NDLEA destroys 1.6m kg of illicit drugs
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the seized narcotics came from NDLEA Commands under Zones 9 and 11.
NDLEA arrests two brothers, UK-based student, others in nationwide drug bust
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said the brothere were apprehended on Thursday.
Ganduje to chair LASU convocation lecture, as 8,711 graduate
Mrs Olatunji-Bello announced that Nwosu Sybil of the Biochemistry Department emerged as the overall best-graduating student with a CGPA of ...
NDLEA intercepts businessman with 81 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport
Igbokwe was arrested by operatives of the NDLEA at the arrival hall of the MMIA during the inward clearance of ...
Man arrested at Abuja airport for ingesting 74 wraps of heroin, cocaine
In another development, in Katsina, a suspect, Ibrahim Shaibu, 35, was arrested in possession of 40 album-size parcels of compressed ...
NDLEA foils attempt to smuggle opioids into Nigeria – Official
He said that the pills were concealed in the body compartments of a Toyota Hummer Bus.
90% of tramadol seizures globally occur in Africa – UNODC
“More than 90 per cent of tramadol seizures over the past five years worldwide were seized in Africa, predominantly West ...
Tinubu meets FBI director, calls for stronger collaboration to fight cybercrime, terrorism
President Tinubu described the visit of the FBI Director in Nigeria as a recognition of the enduring partnership between Nigeria ...
NDLEA arrests 51,000 alleged drug offenders in three years, convicts 9000 – Marwa
“From the onset of our collaboration, the UK had been a steadfast ally in the agency’s relentless pursuit to neutralise ...
NDLEA arrests drug kingpin in South-east, declares brother wanted
The NDLEA had been on the trail of the suspects since 2013, an official said.
Drug War: Sniffer dog costs $20,000, we need more, Marwa tells lawmakers
Mr Marwa also told the lawmakers that the agency has, in less than 20 months, seized 5.4 million kilogrammes of ...
Buba Marwa to deliver Realnews 10th Anniversary Lecture
Mr Marwa has made strides in transforming the NDLEA, including the arrest and prosecution of high-profile drug traffickers.
PHOTOS: NDLEA destroys cocaine worth N195 billion in Lagos
The NDLEA secured part of the cocaine for use as exhibit during the prosecution of the suspects
EDITORIAL: $278 million Cocaine Haul: Sustaining NDLEA’s Fight
With what Marwa and his men have achieved so far within their short time in office, they deserve improved institutional ...
