13 h. ago NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa

By Philip Nwosu The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has revealed that the agency seized over 200 million pills of Tramadol and arrested 95 drug barons in the past year as part of its intensified war against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking during the […] The post NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu Declines Assent To NDLEA Amendment Bill Over Move To Retain Proceeds Of Crime

President Bola Tinubu has declined his assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to empower the NDLEA to directly retain part of the funds and assets seized during anti-narcotics operations. But, in a communication read at the plenary of the House of Representatives by Speaker Abbas […]

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7 d. ago Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi State Command, has arrested 127 suspected drug offenders and seized 1,205.174 kilograms of various illicit drugs from January 2025 to June 2025. This was disclosed by the State Commander, Ali Aminu, in a press statement to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug […] The post Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NDLEA arrests 325 suspects, seizes 1,902.25 kg illicit drugs in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Benue State Command, has arrested 325 suspects and seized 1,902.2573 kg of illicit drugs in the last year in Benue State. The State NDLEA Commander, Esther Musa, disclosed while briefing newsmen on Wednesday, June 25, as part of activities to commemorate the United Nations […] The post NDLEA arrests 325 suspects, seizes 1,902.25 kg illicit drugs in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NDLEA arrests 312 suspects, seizes over 800kg of drugs in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online NDLEA arrests 312 suspects, seizes over 800kg of drugs in Akwa Ibom out of the 312 suspects arrested, 261 were males and 51 females, adding that 38 drug offenders were also prosecuted and convicted within NDLEA arrests 312 suspects, seizes over 800kg of drugs in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NDLEA arrests 129 suspects, seizes 280kg illicit drugs in Kogi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 129 suspects and seized 280kg of illicit drugs in last six months in Kogi. Mr Umar Yahuza, State NDLEA Commander, made the disclosure during a news conference in commemoration of the United Nations’ Day against Drug Abuse in Lokoja on Tuesday. According to Yahuza, the feat […] The post NDLEA arrests 129 suspects, seizes 280kg illicit drugs in Kogi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NDLEA Arrests 312 Drug Suspects, Seizes Over 800kg Narcotics In Akwa Ibom

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Akwa Ibom State has arrested 312 suspects and seized a total of 803.672 kilograms of drugs between June 2024 and May 2025. The state commander, Mrs. Obot Bassey, revealed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Uyo to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse […] The post NDLEA Arrests 312 Drug Suspects, Seizes Over 800kg Narcotics In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Kogi: NDLEA arrests 129 dealers, seizes 282.314kg of hard drugs

Tribune Online Kogi: NDLEA arrests 129 dealers, seizes 282.314kg of hard drugs some of the drugs seized include; Cannabis Sativa, Cocaine, Tramadol, Opioids and other psychotropic substances worth millions of Naira with cases still Kogi: NDLEA arrests 129 dealers, seizes 282.314kg of hard drugs Tribune Online

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9 d. ago NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicates In Edo, Seizes Over 53,000kg Cannabis

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of illicit drugs valued at ₦777 million over the past six months. The state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, made the disclosure during a press briefing in Benin City ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Ofoyeju […] The post NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicates In Edo, Seizes Over 53,000kg Cannabis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NDLEA arrests woman going to India for fibroid surgery with 2.20kg cocaine

Tribune Online NDLEA arrests woman going to India for fibroid surgery with 2.20kg cocaine Further investigation revealed that the suspect was recruited and funded by a drug baron currently at large, Akeem Ayinde Adekanbi... NDLEA arrests woman going to India for fibroid surgery with 2.20kg cocaine Tribune Online

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2 w. ago World Drug Day: NDLEA vows to intensify fight against barons, traffickers with modern approach 

As Marwa, UNODC calls for public support    From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to intensify it’s fight against illicit drugs and banned substances with modern approach to the enforcement of drug laws. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen […] The post World Drug Day: NDLEA vows to intensify fight against barons, traffickers with modern approach  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Indian hemp, seeds in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Cross River State Command, has seized 2.687 tonnes of cannabis sativa and its seeds in Obereakai community, Akamkpa Local Government. According to Rachael Umebuali, State Commander of NDLEA, the seizure was made following a tip-off and a four-hour operation between  Wednesday  night and yesterday  […] The post NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Indian hemp, seeds in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, seeds in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Cross River State Command has seized 2.687 tonnes of cannabis sativa and its seeds in Obereakai community, Akamkpa Local Government Area. According to Rachael Umebuali, State Commander of NDLEA, the seizure was made following a tip-off and a four-hour operation between 11 pm on […] The post NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, seeds in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA Arrests 3 Suspects, Seizes 2.687 Tonnes Of Indian Hemp In Cross River

The Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three suspected dealers of illicit drugs. The suspects were reportedly apprehended with 2.687 tonnes of Indian hemps otherwise known as cannabis sativa worth millions of naira. The suspects were arrested at Obereakai Community in Akamkpa local government area of the […]

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