The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared its full support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its mission to rid Nigeria of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. In a statement released Wednesday, April 22, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi revealed that student leaders led by NANS National President Comrade Sola Oladoja pledged their full commitment during a courtesy visit to Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) in Abuja. During the visit, the delegation also reaffirmed their support…
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Major Blow to Drug Cartels: NDLEA Wins Forfeiture of N33.6bn Onne Port Opioids as Marwa Labels Court Order a ‘Death Knell’ for Traffickers.
In another celebrated milestone for Nigeria’s war on illicit substances, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured a major victory in its ongoing offensive against drug cartels. This follows an interim forfeiture order granted by the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, for 17 containers laden with illicit opioids valued at a staggering N33.6 billion. A Tuesday, April 21 statement from NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi detailed a massive interception at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex. Across twelve dates in 2025, the agency seized 17 containers holding a colossal 19.6…
From Forests to Flasks: NDLEA Destroys 17,000kg of Skunk; Fashion Designer Nabbed, Large Drug Consignments Recovered Across Five States.
In a demonstration of tireless commitment to ridding the country of illicit substances, NDLEA operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) intercepted 12 large parcels of cocaine. The narcotics were expertly concealed in the false bottoms of food flasks destined for the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic flight. In a statement released Sunday, April 19, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the interception of 2.80kg of cocaine at the Lagos airport export shed. The Thursday, April 9 operation led to the swift arrest of two…
254 Years for 11 Barons: Marwa Lauds Swift Justice as NDLEA Records 974 Convictions in Three-Month Crackdown
In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s war on drugs, the NDLEA secured 974 convictions in the first quarter of 2026, including 11 kingpins sentenced to a combined 254 years in prison. This judicial victory follows an intensified crackdown on drug syndicates, involving massive arrests and asset forfeitures. However, those convicted between January and March—comprising 899 males and 75 females—the momentum grew monthly, rising from 265 convictions in January to 393 by March. In an official statement released Friday, April 17, the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed:…
‘High Today, Lost Tomorrow’: Brig. Gen. Marwa Delivers Stark Warning on Drug Scourge at UniAbuja
Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has issued a stark ultimatum to Nigeria’s students: the fleeting high of narcotics isn’t worth the permanent loss of a career. Delivering a sharp wake-up call to the next generation of leaders, Marwa warned that the temporary escape of drug use carries a catastrophic price tag—one capable of derailing professional futures before they even begin. In a statement released on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi reported that Chairman…
Shame: From Medicine to Narcotics; NDLEA Crushes Nationwide Drug Syndicate as 93-Year-Old Great-Grandfather and Medical Doctor Are Nabbed; Couple Apprehended in Niger State Sting
When the elderly expected to install discipline and the healers expected to cater to lives have turned to providing narcotics, the situation is truly dire. Such is the case as a 93-year-old great-grandfather and a 69-year-old medical doctor top the list of those arrested. Their capture follows an intensified crackdown by the NDLEA, which continues to hammer drug cartels through strategic interdiction operations. In a statement released Sunday, April 12, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi confirmed the capture of 93-year-old Pa Friday Ahukanna Chigbu. The nonagenarian was…
NDLEA Bust: Cocaine in Lagos Palm Oil Cans; Bandits’ Supplier and Pastor Nabbed
In a series of high-stakes, intelligence-led operations spanning three weeks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again outmaneuvered drug barons attempting to use sophisticated deceptive techniques. The agency successfully dismantled an international trafficking syndicate, intercepting cocaine consignments cleverly concealed in tins of palm kernel extract destined for the United Kingdom. Following a strategic raid on the group’s packaging warehouse, operatives unraveled all three layers of the criminal network, culminating in the arrest of the syndicate’s kingpin. In a statement released on Sunday, April 5, the Agency’s Director…
Marwa Showcases NDLEA’s Global Reach; Bolsters International Ties at North European Maritime Summit
In a continuous drive to curb narcotics trafficking—an effort that has earned significant global acclaim—Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has lauded the agency’s maritime intelligence officers. This commendation follows their successful participation in the North Sea and Channel Maritime Information Group meeting in Southampton, alongside strategic operational exchanges in Felixstowe and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. In a statement released Friday, April 3rd, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi highlighted Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa’s (Rtd) praise…
Starving Terror: NDLEA and US-DEA Unite to Combat Narco-Terrorism; Marwa Vows to Crush Drug Trade as DEA Hails Agency’s ‘Tremendous Strides’
Building on its growing global profile and unwavering resistance to narcotics, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to dismantle drug cartels and strip them of the financial power used to fuel violent extremism and organized crime. In a statement released Tuesday, March 31, by the Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA and US-DEA reaffirmed their partnership during a bilateral strategic workshop in Abuja. Addressing the session at the Agency’s headquarters, NDLEA…
Hooked: NDLEA Intercepts Large Cocaine Consignment Hidden in Stockfish Heads; Octogenarian Nabbed in Ekiti Meth Bust.
Echoing the NDLEA Chairman’s warning that drug barons can run but never hide, the Agency’s elite ‘eagle eye’ detectives haveintercepted a large cocaine shipment cleverly concealed in imported stockfish. The crackdown further crippled an international smuggling ring with the arrest of a kingpin orchestrating drug shipments to India and beyond. In a statement released on Sunday, March 29th, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the dismantling of a trans-border drug syndicate following an intensive intelligence-led operation. The crackdown culminated in a…