Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
Tracked across 30 events · 265 articles · First seen Dec 06, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency conducted a series of intelligence-led operations across Nigeria, leading to significant drug seizures and arrests of drug traffickers.
Dec 07, 2025 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency successfully apprehended Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, a fugitive drug lord, after a 15-year pursuit, marking a significant victory in its fight against drug cartels.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency conducted a two-week offensive from April 11 to April 25, 2026, dismantling numerous drug joints and bunks in Nigeria — Abuja and its surrounding areas. This operation…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency successfully conducted a two-week operation to dismantle drug joints and arrest suspects in Nigeria — Abuja, recovering a significant amount of illicit substances.
May 01, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking and abuse across Nigeria, leading to numerous arrests and significant seizures. Among those apprehended are an 83-year-old grandfather,…
Impact: Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency conducted a nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers, leading to numerous arrests and seizures.
May 03, 2026 · 14 articles
International
A transnational criminal organization involved in drug money laundering, led by billionaire drug baron Amadi Simon, has been dismantled through a multi-country investigation. The operation, spearheaded by the Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…
Impact: Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency led the multi-country investigation and operation to dismantle the transnational criminal organization and seize assets.
May 07, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted a series of nationwide operations, leading to significant drug seizures and multiple arrests across Nigeria. Key operations included the arrest of three persons with disabilities…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency conducted multiple operations across Nigeria, leading to significant drug seizures and arrests, including the uncovering of a major cannabis stash house in Lekki.
May 10, 2026 · 17 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has conducted a series of nationwide operations, intercepting significant consignments of cocaine and opioids bound for the United Kingdom and Australia from Nigeria — Lagos. In addition…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency is the primary entity involved in the event, conducting multiple drug interdictions and arrests across Nigeria.
May 17, 2026 · 12 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted an intelligence-led operation, arresting Ashiru Bala and seizing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, demonstrating its commitment to combating illicit drug trafficking.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), specifically its Tin Can Island Port Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted multiple large consignments of illicit drugs, primarily…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency collaborated with the Nigeria — Nigeria Customs Service in intelligence gathering and received the seized drugs for further investigation and legal action, highlighting its role in anti-narcotics operations.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency collaborated with the Nigeria — Nigeria Customs Service in the intelligence-led operation and formally took custody of the seized cocaine for further action.
Dec 06, 2025 · 7 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency will investigate and prosecute Usman Khalid and Bello Musa Ahmed for their alleged drug smuggling attempt.
Jan 07, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency received seized illicit drugs from the Nigeria — Nigeria Customs Service for further investigation and prosecution, indicating inter-agency collaboration in enforcement.
Jan 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Nigeria Correctional Service, led by Controller-General Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, destroyed 1,167 mobile phones and other prohibited items seized from custodial centers across Nigeria over the past eight months. This initiative aims to…
Impact: The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency received external collaborators arrested by the Nigeria — Nigeria Correctional Service for prosecution.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested John OfielNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Samuel OgunjobiNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Taofik AdeyemiNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Rebecca King-CrewsNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency apprehended Olaniyan OpeyemiNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Oladayo AwoyemiNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Ifedayo BabalolaNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Shehu Yahaya ShantaliNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Magaji IsaNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Abdulhamid MahmudNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted Ojo Major EboseNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted Chika ObiechefulaNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seized Garba AhmedNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seized Saleh MohammadNigeria Drug Trafficking Crackdown
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