Illicit Drugs Archives

NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs hidden in bus compartment

February 16, 2025AfricTeamLeave a Comment

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted parcels of illicit drugs concealed in a specially constructed compartment of a bus. The hidden compartment, designed to evade detection, was used to smuggle illegal substances across international borders. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared videos of the seized contraband on […]

Illicit drugs enabling crime, criminality in Nigeria, says Marwa

June 29, 2024AfricTeamLeave a Comment

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd), has said the abuse of illicit drugs abuse was enabling crimes and criminality across the country. Marwa said this in his presentation during a National Youth Conference organised by the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse detox centre on Friday in Abuja. The theme […]

NDLEA discovers drugs concealed in ceiling, arrests suspect

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023AfricTeamLeave a Comment

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have seized substantial bags of drugs concealed in the ceiling of a druglord’s residence in Nassarawa. This was made known in a statement shared by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday.’ Sharing videos, he wrote, “Narco-trend: First video shows the moment #ndlea_nigeria officers […]