The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it has intercepted illegal drugs, especially cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and ephedrine, enroute Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and Europe, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said that some persons behind the drugs were arrested. One of who, he said, …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a novel titled, The Truth about Sadia as part of its efforts to enlighten the public on the dangers of substance abuse through stories. According to a statement on Wednesday, this was disclosed in a letter signed by the agency’s Director, Media, and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, and addressed to the book’s …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted attempts by organised criminal groups to disingenuous tactics to import illicit substances into Nigeria and export same to the United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirate (UAE) through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja and Tincan seaport in Lagos. At least 37.5 kilograms of such illicit consignments were intercepted last week, …

Agbasi Prosper was detained by agents from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, with 105 packets of cocaine allegedly smuggled in as candy on Christmas Day. Prosper was returning from Brazil. The suspect was nabbed at the ‘D’ Arrival Hall of the airport during inward clearance of passengers from Sao …

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said the administration would not relent in its partnerships with the state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in checking the menace of drug abuse. He commended the NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.) and his team for their efforts to rid the country and the state of cases …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 56-year-old suspected trafficker, Lawal Lateef Oyenuga in Lagos, who was said to be on a mission to deliver 400 grams of cocaine in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The illicit items were reportedly concealed in a pair of palm sandals. According to the anti-narcotic agency, the incident led to the swift follow …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Pakistani businessmen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos with eight kilogrammes of cocaine. NDLEA spokesperson, Mr Femi Babafemi said that the drugs were concealed in a public address system in which the suspects were attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to Lahole, Pakistan via Doha. He said that …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared wanted a Lagos socialite, Ademola Kazeem, also known as Alhaji Abdallah Kazeem Muhammed, over offences bordering on exportation and trafficking of illicit drugs as well as money laundering. In a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday, NDLEA said that the alleged drug trafficker is the owner of Adekaz Hotels. …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered 15 parcels of cannabis and 600 grams of tramadol concealed in a sack of crayfish for export to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to a statement on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, the attempt was thwarted by NDLEA operatives who seized the consignment, and …

Two weeks after it made perhaps the biggest singular cocaine seizure at Ikorodu, Lagos, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made another huge discovery of Tramadol also in Lagos; this time Lekki area. In a statement on Monday, NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said the pills recovered from the mansion were more than 13.45 million and worth N8.8 …