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NDLEA and challenge of tackling drug menace in Nigeria By IBIRONKE ARIYO

OPINION

NDLEA and challenge of tackling drug menace in Nigeria By IBIRONKE ARIYO

Bode July 29, 2022

The global problem of illicit drugs is forcing countries including Nigeria to adopt multi-dimensional approach to tackle the menace. Countries now address the problem through the lens of public health and broader social approach, rather than only through the conventional criminal matter approach. In Nigeria, where the number of...

Crime News

NDLEA arrests 4 suspects, seizes 210kg drug in Kaduna

Bode July 23, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command, on Saturday, said it has arrested four suspects and seized 210kg of illicit drugs. The State NDLEA Commander, Mr Umar Adoro, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna that the four suspects where arrested between July 15...

Nigerian News

MKO Abiola’s family criticises Hundeyin for publishing untrue story against their father

Bode July 20, 2022

The family of late Moshood Abiola (MKO) has chided journalist, David Hundeyin, for claiming that the democracy hero was involved in narcotics. Hundeyin had in an article titled: “Bola Ahmed Tinubu: From Drug Lord To Presidential Candidate” alleged that Abiola traded in hard drugs while he was alive. Reacting...

Crime News

NDLEA nabs drug queen with narcotics at Lagos airport

Bode July 17, 2022

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said its operatives have arrested a 27-year-old drug queen, Mrs Opoola Mujidat in possession of narcotics concealed in fetish bowls at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja (MMIA), Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi revealed...

Crime News

NDLEA intercepts jumbo bags of cannabis, seizes 524,720 opioids in 3 states

Bode July 17, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted over 91 jumbo bags of cannabis, weighing 1,029.5kg concealed in a truck-mounted natural gas tank on Doma Road, around 500 Housing Estate, Lafia in Nasarawa. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi...

Crime News

Police intercept vehicle loaded with 135 parcels of Indian Hemp

Bode July 15, 2022

By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Kano State Police Command on Friday said its operatives have intercepted a vehicle loaded with 135 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa (Indian Hemp). The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, made the disclosure in a statement issued...

Crime News

NDLEA arrests man who excreted 47 wraps of cocaine

Bode July 10, 2022

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).on Sunday said a 26-year old Nigerian, Aloysius Onyekwe has allegedly excreted 47 wraps of Cocaine after he was arrested by its operatives in Oyo State. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said this in a statement in...

Crime News

NDLEA arrests former BRT driver for ingesting 90 pellets of cocaine

Bode July 4, 2022

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former driver with a public transport company, BRT, identified as Muyiwa Babalola Bolujoko for ingesting 90 pellets of cocaine. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said in statement thatsuspect was arrested on Monday at...

Crime News

NDLEA intercepts N4.5b heroin in baby food at Lagos airport

Bode July 3, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 22 blocks of heroin, with street value of over N4.5 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja....

Crime News

NDLEA arrests physically-challenged female for alleged possession of illicit drugs in Rivers

Bode June 30, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Etche Area Command, in Rivers on Wednesday arrested a physically challenged female for alleged possession of 24 sacks of 231.2kgs of cannabis sativa. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Mr Emmanuel...

Crime News

NDLEA arrests Brazilian returnee with cocaine in private parts

Bode June 26, 2022

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said its operatives have arrested a Brazilian-returnee with pellets of cocaine concealed in his private parts. NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, said the suspect was arrested...

NDLEA seizes N6bn worth of drugs in Apapa

Nigerian News

NDLEA seizes N6bn worth of drugs in Apapa

Bode June 26, 2022

The Apapa Area Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said it seized 19,703.25 kgs of hard drugs, worth over N6 billion between January and June 20. Its Commander, Mr Ameh Inalegwu, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN ) in Lagos on Saturday. He...

Nigerian News

NDLEA seizes 1,796kg hard drugs, arrests 40 traffickers in Badagry

Bode June 23, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 1,796kg hard drugs along Badagry Seme expressway and waterways between January and May 2022. Mr Abubakar Wada, the Narcotic Commander, Sème Spécial Area Command, said this at a news conference organised by the command on Thursday in Badagry. The News...

Nigerian News

NDLEA arrests 17,647 suspects, convicts 2,369 in 18 months nationwide

Bode June 20, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it arrested over 17,647 offenders, convicted and jailed 2, 369 between January 2021 and May 2022. The Chairman, NDLEA retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa said this during a press briefing in commemoration of the World Drug Day on Monday in Abuja....

NDLEA intercepts N200m worth of tramadol in Lagos

Bode June 19, 2022

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – No fewer than 10 cartons of tramadol 225mg with an estimated street value of N200 million has been intercepted by The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos State. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday...

Nigerian News

EFCC partners NDLEA to combat money laundering, drug abuse

Bode June 15, 2022

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have expressed readiness to foster relationship in combating money laundering and drug-related crimes. This was revealed during a courtesy visit by the Kwara Commander of the NDLEA, Ibrahim Saidu, to the Ilorin Zonal Command...

Nigerian News

Alleged cocaine deal: Court jails 2 of Abba Kyari’s co-defendants

Bode June 14, 2022

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced Chibunna Umeibe and Emeka Ezenwanne linked to suit filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended DCP Abba Kyari over alleged drug deal to two years imprisonment. Delivering judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite, held that having admitted...

Nigerian News

Alleged drug trafficking: 2 Kyari co-defendants opt for plea bargain

Bode June 14, 2022

Two co-defendants in a suit filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended DCP Abba Kyari over alleged drug deal, on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja for a plea bargain agreement The two defendants are Chibunna Umeibe and Emeka Ezenwanne, who are 6th and...

Nigerian News

NDLEA warns intending Hajj pilgrims against drug trafficking

Bode June 12, 2022

The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday warned intending Hajj pilgrims against drug trafficking. Hajia Habiba Zubair, an official of the agency gave the warning in Ilorin while addressing those traveling to Saudi Arabia to perform the 2022 Hajj. She warned that pilgrims could take only prescription...

Nigerian News

UK pledges £1million support to NDLEA as Marwa seeks more help

Bode June 10, 2022

The United Kingdom has said it would provide One Million Pounds (£1million) worth of support to enhance the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) in 2022 and additional provision over a period of three years. The Director, Home Office International Operations, Nick Fowler, said this when...