Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested members of a syndicate involved in the illicit importation and trafficking of the lethal synthetic opioid, Fentanyl. The lethal drug is 100 times stronger than Tramadol and capable of causing mass casualty among the youth population being targeted by the cartels. The agency’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi said: “Two …

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of 32 pieces of Improvised Explosive Devices allegedly being taken to bandits’ camp in Niger State, bordering the Federal Capital Territory, ahead of today’s presidential inauguration. The Chairman of the anti-narcotics agency, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (rtd.) has since ordered the immediate transfer of a suspect, Musa …

The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd.) has cautioned young Nigerians against the use of illicit drugs. The NDLEA boss made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, while speaking on the topic: “Culture, drug abuse and the future of Nigerian youths” at the 2023 Annual Public Lecture of the National Institute …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has explained why it resorted to the trial of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and his co-defendants behind closed doors. NDLEA counsel, Mr. Sunday Joseph explained to newsmen who were barred on Tuesday from covering the sitting shortly after the case was adjourned by Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal …

Two businessmen arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for cocaine ingestion have allegedly excreted 193 pellets of the illicit drug after three days in observatory custody. The alleged traffickers, Onoh Ebere (49) and Christian Ifeanyi Ogbuji, (47), were arrested on 10th May upon their arrival from Uganda via …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 8,852 kilograms of Canadian loud, an imported synthetic strain of cannabis, at Eleko Road in the Lekki area of Lagos. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi said the seizure was made after operatives of the agency engaged armed persons escorting the illegal substances …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested a man, Ahmed Olaseinde Ariyibi, and a woman, Silifat Tunrayo Akanbi, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos for attempting to export 14.4 kilograms of cocaine concealed in lace and ankara fabrics. The suspects, the NDLEA said, were travelling for lesser hajj in Saudi Arabia before their …

Hoodlums have attacked operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Odunze lane, Mile 3 axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt and freed an arrested suspect, Izuu Isuofia. It was learnt that three officials of the NDLEA, who disguised as civilians were on an operation in the area (Odunze lane at Mile 3 Diobu) last known for illicit …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested a pregnant woman, Rabetu Abdulrasak, 24, and a cripple, Shehu Adams in possession of illicit drugs in Edo State. According to NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi, over 14 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs were recovered from the two on Saturday in Agbede, Etsako West Local Government Area of the …

The Senate on Wednesday indicted 37 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government for various financial infractions. The alleged offences are contained in the 2016 report of the Auditor General of the Federation (AuGF) which was adopted by the Senate. The resolution of the Red Chamber followed its consideration of the report of the Senate Public Accounts Committee …