Tag: #NDLEA
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DRUG RUN BLOCKED! ILORIN PRISON SECURITY SHUTS DOWN SNEAKY SMUGGLING PLOT
It was meant to be a quiet drop-off—but sharp-eyed officers turned it into a quick bust.Security at the Ilorin Custodial Centre came through strong after foiling an attempt to sneak suspected hard drugs into the facility proof that not every “inside job” goes as planned.The drama unfolded during routine screening when a visitor allegedly tried…
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“HIGH TODAY, LOW TOMORROW”: MARWA SOUNDS ALARM ON YOUTH DRUG CRISIS
The buzz may feel good now, but Nigeria’s anti-drug boss says the crash is costing a whole generation its future. Nigeria’s drug war front just got louder and more urgent. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised the red flag, warning that rising drug abuse among youths is no longer just a bad habit…
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NDLEA WINS GLOBAL PRAISE FOR MARITIME DRUG FIGHT
Nigeria’s NDLEA has earned international recognition for its maritime drug enforcement efforts, after its officers participated in the North Sea and Channel Maritime Information Group meeting in the United Kingdom. The agency, represented as the only African country at the conference, showcased its growing operational capacity, professionalism, and strategic relevance in global counter-narcotics efforts, according…
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NDLEA UNCOVERS NEW DRUG SMUGGLING TRICKS AS CARTELS HIDE OPIOIDS IN CREAM, JACKETS
Drug traffickers try new concealment methods, but NDLEA says its nationwide crackdown is tightening the net. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has exposed new smuggling tactics used by drug cartels, intercepting opioids hidden in body cream containers, winter jackets, carton walls and other concealed packaging at Lagos airport. The seizures were made at…
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NDLEA NABS SUSPECT WITH 1,499 BOTTLES OF CODEINE IN KANO
Intelligence-led raid uncovers massive codeine stash as anti-drug war intensifies in Kano. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. According to the agency’s spokesperson, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the suspect was picked up at his residence in Lambu,…
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COURT CLEARS ABBA KYARI, BROTHERS IN ASSET DECLARATION CASE
Judge says prosecution failed to prove its case — describes trial as “persecution.” The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the non-declaration of assets case filed against suspended DCP Abba Kyari and his two brothers. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) failed to prove the allegations…
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COURT ADMITS VIDEO SAID TO IMPLICATE NDLEA IN ABBA KYARI TRIAL
A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted a defence video allegedly linking NDLEA operatives to misconduct, marking a fresh twist in the ongoing trial of suspended DCP Abba Kyari. Justice Emeka Nwite overruled objections from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and admitted the video as Exhibit D-3. The footage reportedly contains confessional statements…
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MARWA: NEW DRUG MASTER PLAN WILL BOOST NIGERIA’S FIGHT AGAINST NARCOTICS
NDLEA boss says the 2026–2030 strategy will deliver stronger public health and security outcomes. Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says the upcoming National Drug Control Master Plan (2026–2030) will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign. Speaking in Abuja while receiving the final evaluation report of the 2021–2025 plan,…
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NDLEA SWEEPS KANO DRUG DEN, ARRESTS 19 AMID RAMADAN CRACKDOWN
Gezawa community sees major drug bust as authorities step up efforts for a safe Ramadan. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and shut down multiple drug spots in Gezawa, seizing substances including cannabis, diazepam, pregabalin, and the street drug “Suck and Die” (Exol-5). The operation, part of “Operation Ramadan…
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NDLEA NABS 64 BAGS OF CANNABIS HIDDEN IN CEMENT TRUCK IN KANO
Suspected drugs intercepted en route to Adamawa as driver lands in custody. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 64 bags of suspected cannabis sativa cleverly concealed inside a cement-loaded trailer along the Zaria–Kano Road. According to the Kano Strategic Command, the truck — loaded with Dangote cement — left Obajana in Kogi…
