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About 10.6million Nigerians Are Actively Abusing Cannabis – NDLEA Boss

Jun 26, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The NDLEA has so far under Marwa’s administration seized ₦90 million worth of drugs… The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa has lamented over the pervasive abuse of (cannabis) substance in the country, revealing that about 10.6 million Nigerians are actively abusing the substance. Marwa disclosed this on Saturday at … Read more

NDLEA Arrests 253 Suspects In Osun

Jun 26, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

The suspects were 240 males and 13 females while only four have been convicted and about 30 cases are pending in court. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun State Command on Friday said it had arrested 253 drug suspects in the state. Osun State NDLEA commander, Samuel Egbeola, said that it also seized 385.539 … Read more

NDLEA Seizes Two Million Kilos Of Illicit Drugs In Five Months

Jun 21, 2021.Jun 21, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The NDLEA boss also disclosed that a new trend in drug abuse has emerged in Kogi State where young people engage in smoking a local substance called ‘lope’… The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Monday, over two million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs have been seized from January to May 2021. Chairman of … Read more

JUST IN: NDLEA Officer Arrested For Selling Drugs To Students

Jun 20, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

NDLEA officer has been arrested for selling drugs to students. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested one of its serving officers for selling illicit drugs to students of a federal university in Ogun State. This was disclosed via a statement by the NDLEA Director of Media and … Read more

Would-Be Couples To Do Drug Test-Marwa

Jun 20, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“In the nearest future, anyone seeking employment into any government industry or ministry, parastatal or agency or seeking admission into tertiary institution or even getting married must first have to do drug test.” Retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has said anyone intending to get married would have … Read more

NDLEA Arrests Uber Driver, Traffickers With Cocaine At Lagos Airport

Jun 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

NDLEA has arrested an Uber driver and two traffickers with cocaine at the Lagos Airport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Uber driver and two other suspected drug traffickers have been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with different quantities of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. … Read more

Baba Suwe Narrates How He Became Crippled After NDLEA Experience

Jun 10, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

In an exclusive chat with The PUNCH, the iconic actor said that he has been rendered crippled due to his experience in the hands of the NDLEA Nigerian comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has revealed that he is currently unwell at the moment and unable to walk, no thanks to the … Read more

NDLEA Seizes 18.8kg Of Tramadol In Lagos

Jun 5, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

NDLEA has seized 18.8kg of tramadol in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a total of 34,950 tramadol and diazepam capsules weighing 18.8kg in Lagos. The NDLEA made the disclosure via a statement on Saturday. The statement, which was signed by NDLEA … Read more

NDLEA Intercepts N8billion Cocaine, Arrests Drug Kingpin At Lagos Airport

May 23, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

NDLEA intercepts N8billion cocaine, arrests drug kingpin at Lagos airport. The commision also Seized $24,500 offered as bribe to compromise investigation. A Brazil based drug kingpin has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, who also intercepted 36 blocks of cocaine, weighing 27.95 kilogrammes with a street value of over … Read more

BREAKING: Gunmen Set NDLEA Office Ablaze

May 11, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Amaekpu Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State has been set ablaze by unknown gunmen. The latest attack was confirmed by the State Commandant, Mr Akingbade Bamidele. The office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Amaekpu Ohafia Local Government Area of … Read more

NDLEA Nabs Online Drug Trafficking Cartel

May 9, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

NDLEA has arrested an online drug trafficking cartel in Abuja. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested an online drug trafficking cartel in Abuja. The Cartel sells drugged cookies, cakes, brownies, and all sorts of illicit substances to residents and beyond. NDLEA’s Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement said five … Read more

NDLEA Arrests ‘Drug Trafficker’ Who Defecated 59 Wraps Of Cocaine

May 8, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“Under investigation, he claimed he has been residing in Italy since 2011“

One Okoguale Douglas, has been apprehended for allegedly trafficking 78.2 grammes of cocaine from Nigeria to Italy, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said.

Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesman, who disclosed this on Friday, said Douglas was arrested at the NDLEA screening point at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport in Abuja.

Douglas, who hails from Esan north LGA in Edo state, also claimed to reside in Italy

He reportedly excreted 59 wraps of cocaine after he was placed under observation.

Babafemi said the suspect claimed to have arrived the country through Libya for his father’s burial, and was promised some money on successful delivery of the drugs to Italy.

NDLEA Arrests ‘Drug Trafficker’ Who Defecated 59 Wraps Of Cocaine — NDLEA

“Under investigation, he claimed he has been residing in Italy since 2011, after entering the country via Libya with one of his uncles. He said he works as a restaurant attendant in Italy where he earns 900 Euros per month and also works as a painter on his free day and gets about 400 Euros upon completion of any work,” the statement read.

“He also confessed he was promised 2000 Euros if he successfully delivers the drugs to Italy.”

According to the spokesperson, Buba Marwa, the NDLEA chairman, commended the officers of the agency for the arrest.

Cocaine Worth ‘₦264m’ Seized in Abuja, Kogi – NDLEA

Apr 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Two suspects, namely Emeka Okoro and Ibrahim Bello, were nabbed in connection with the seizure. Cocaine worth N264 million have been confiscated in separate operations in Kogi and Abuja, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. Two suspects, namely Emeka Okoro … Read more

Illicit Drug Worth ₦10bn Siezed At Lagos, Kano Airport – NDLEA

Apr 26, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Buba Marwa, chairman of the NDLEA, commended the proactive measures taken by the officers at the Lagos and Kano airports As the nationwide crackdown on drug peddling continues, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted and confiscated a consignments of heroin and khat, worth N10 billion at Lagos and Kano … Read more

NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drug Hidden In Statue Of Virgin Mary

Apr 24, 2021.Apr 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The NDLEA command in Ondo state arrested 31 suspects — 24 males and seven females 140 grammes of methamphetamine stuffed in a statue of Virgin Mary and being transported to the Philippines has been intercepted, The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s spokesman, who disclosed this in a statement … Read more

Drug Trafficking: NDLEA Nabs Man Who Ingested Cocaine Wraps Worth ₦423m

Apr 9, 2021.Apr 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“Further investigation reveals he ingested the illicit drug in a hotel in Igando area of Lagos.” One Henry Okonkwo, has been arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs worth millions of naira from Nigeria to Spain, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed. In a statement on Friday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesman, the agency disclosed … Read more

NDLEA Arrests 35-Year-Old Chadian Over Drug Deal

Apr 2, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Taraba State Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 35-year-old Chadian for an alleged drug deal. Suleiman Jadi, State Commander, made the announcement in a statement by the agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the suspect, Adama Uomar-Issa, was arrested on … Read more

Marwa, NDLEA Directors Undergo Unplanned ‘Integrity Drug Test’

Mar 30, 2021.Mar 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

impromptu test necessary to show that the agency is leading by example – NDLEA chairman As part of its drive to rid the agency of drug use and also earn the moral justification to direct its workers and citizens to undergo drug test, Buba Marwa, chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and … Read more

NDLEA Intercepts Over N2bn Illicit Drugs At Lagos Airport

Mar 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted illicit drugs worth over N2 billion at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, (MMIA,) Ikeja, Lagos. The agency also arrested three suspected traffickers in connection with drug crime. The Agency’s Director Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, announced this in a statement on Monday in … Read more

NDLEA Arrests 70-Year-Old Suspected Drug Supplier In Niger

Mar 27, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Commander, NDLEA, Kogi, Mr Alfred Adewunmi, said the suspect, who was arrested with the illicit drug, claimed he got them from Edo and was heading to Kaduna state. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 70-year-old suspected drug trafficker, who allegedly supplied illicit substances to Boko Haram insurgents and bandits. The … Read more