
NDLEA Busts Abuja Drug Hubs, Arrests 132 Suspects
Operatives of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) dismantled several drug joints in Abuja, arresting 132 suspects and seizing over 220 kilograms of illicit substances.
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Operatives of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) dismantled several drug joints in Abuja, arresting 132 suspects and seizing over 220 kilograms of illicit substances.
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 10,000 captagon pills in Kwara, dealing a significant blow to drug syndicates. Other seizures were also made across the country as part of ongoing anti-drug efforts.

Operatives of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), with military support, destroyed a six-hectare cannabis farmland containing 15 tons of the illicit crop in Cross River State.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has reported a significant increase in youth drug abuse, revealing that over 60% of drug offenders arrested in the country over the past five years are young people.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State, Nigeria, has arrested 104 suspects and seized illicit drugs worth N1.8 billion within the first quarter of 2026, according to an official.
The brother of an alleged drug suspect has accused Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of conducting a media trial, warning that such actions undermine the judicial process and violate fundamental rights.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi State has intercepted 134.483kg of illicit drugs and arrested 157 dealers during the last quarter of 2025.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers State, Nigeria, has arrested 39 suspected drug peddlers, including three women, and seized 14.83kg of illicit drugs during a recent operation.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed that its substantive drug case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari is ongoing and scheduled for continuation before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, 16th March 2026. The post Our substantive drug case against Abba Kyari is on course – NDLEA appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Togolese woman for alleged drug trafficking, intercepting 5,000 Tramadol pills at the Seme border in Lagos.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto State, Nigeria, seized 490.7 kilograms of suspected cannabis and 17,568 bottles of Codeine syrup.
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has carried out major operations, including raiding drug dens and arresting 52 suspects in Kano. Separately, the agency seized tramadol and codeine worth N16.9 billion in Lagos.
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the interception of Captagon, described as a 'terror drug,' and the recovery of 45 wraps of cocaine excreted by a businessman.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a drug syndicate attempting to ship cocaine and other illicit drugs in food flasks to the United Kingdom.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced a significant cannabis seizure in Edo State, intercepting 483 bags valued at N724.5 million and arresting five suspects in the major drug bust.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has honored a NAN reporter and three other journalists for their outstanding reportage in the fight against illicit drugs.

Operatives of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, intercepted illicit opioids and methamphetamine hidden in carton walls and winter jackets.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano arrested a suspect and seized 510 blocks of cannabis sativa, which were intended for distribution during the Eid-al-Fitr period.

Operatives of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 74-year-old man at Abuja Airport for attempting to smuggle 11 kilograms of cocaine concealed in food items.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have pledged to collaborate in Zamfara State to combat drunk driving.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Togolese woman for alleged drug trafficking at the Seme border in the Badagry Area of Lagos. The post NDLEA intercepts Togolese woman with 5,000 Tramadol pills appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command has transferred illicit drugs valued at N99.9 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto.
A US government agency has provided modern audiovisual interrogation rooms to Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to enhance efforts against international drug trafficking.

The Chairman of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Buba Marwa, explained that the Federal Government introduced a Drug Integrity Test Policy for students as a preventive measure.

A Lagos court has acquitted Mike Nwalie, a club supervisor also known as Pretty Mike, of drug charges. The court ruled that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the case.
The Kano State Government in Nigeria has donated three operational vehicles to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano command to enhance its fight against drug abuse and trafficking.

The Oyo State National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned two defendants over the alleged transportation of tramadol and rubnol. Justice Uche Agomoh ordered their remand and adjourned the case for a bail application hearing.
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has conducted a drug bust, discovering narcotics cleverly concealed in parcels, and issued a warning to travelers about carrying unknown luggage.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of 10 Filipino sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, over the importation of 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport in Lagos. The post 20kg Cocaine Shipment: Court convicts 10 Filipino Sailors, vessel, imposes $6m fine appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano said it has arrested 56 suspects during a sustained operation and raid on multiple drug joints across the state. The post NDLEA…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord who had been wanted in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom for over 15 years.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted drug lord who had been in hiding for 13 years since his initial arrest in 2013.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by suspected traffickers to smuggle cocaine and opioids through the Seme border in Lagos The post NDLEA nabs fake pregnancy drug trafficker, arrests real estate CEO appeared first on Vanguard News.