A 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, has been arrested after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted drugs hidden in kitchen sinks and destroyed 75,000kg of skunk across several states. According to a statement by NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the widow was apprehended in Lagos while attempting to … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Ministry of Education have raised a technical working group for the implementation of compulsory drug tests for students of tertiary institutions in the country. A top official of the NDLEA, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH, confirmed that plans were being fine-tuned for the exercise to kick off … Read more
No fewer than 19 suspects have been arrested as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) thwarted desperate bids by some drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) to move illicit consignments. The consignments, such as cocaine, tramadol, loud, molly, and others concealed in prayer beads, packs of board games, and female clothes to the United States of … Read more
Drug smuggling went wrong as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency successfully removed 57 out of 81 cocaine pellets from the stomach of 59-year-old businessman Chijioke Igbokwe through emergency surgery, saving his life. After Igbokwe tried unsuccessfully for a week to expel the illegal substance he ingested in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he underwent surgery known … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled a shipment of cannabis, commonly referred to as “Loud,” hidden in a duvet and bound for the United Kingdom. In a statement released on Sunday, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the consignment was seized on Tuesday at Murtala Muhammed International … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued public alerts over the rising tide of new drugs disguised under disturbing street names. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, stated that the awareness became necessary due to recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano. The raid revealed widespread abuse of hazardous substances … Read more
Agents from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended Bariu Aliu, the traditional chief priest of the Igunuko Shrine. He was arrested in the Alpha Beach area of Ajah, Lekki, after a three-month search. On October 25, 2024, Bariu, nicknamed “Malo,” was arrested after authorities discovered 2,760 kilograms of marijuana at his religious … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended two University of Ilorin graduates for manufacturing and distributing drug-infused cupcakes to students. The fresh graduates both identified as Khadijat Abdulraheem, 24, and a 20-year-old student of the University of Ilorin, Ayomide Morakinyo have been arrested on Sunday December 29, 2024 by NDLEA operatives at Tanke-University … Read more
Operational of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, popularly known as ‘Iya Ruka’. The 61-year-old wanted queen of drugs is a Lagos socialite, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, popularly known as ‘Iya Ruka’ According to a statement by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, the … Read more
An officer of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and his orderly on Saturday night were reportedly kidnapped in Delta State. The circumstances leading to the kidnapping may not be unconnected to the arrest of suspects in the area over drug related offences and possible retaliation by the suspects’ accomplices. It was alleged that … Read more
