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 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 62-year-old Lagos-based auto spare parts dealer, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for attempting to smuggle cocaine to China by ingesting multiple wraps of the illicit drug. The suspect was apprehended on Saturday, January 31, 2026, during outward clearance of passengers scheduled to depart Nigeria for China via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET940. According to NDLEA officials, Izueke drew suspicion during routine screening procedures and was subsequently subjected to a body scan, which confirmed that he had ingested illegal substances. Following the scan result, he was immediately placed under excretion observation by anti-narcotics officers. Over the course of the monitoring period, the suspect expelled a total of 95 jumbo-sized pellets of cocaine in seven separate excretions. The recovered substances weighed approximately 1.589 kilogra...

 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Nigerian arriving from Brazil at Lagos Airport for allegedly carrying cocaine concealed in his shoes and private parts. Officials said the suspect was intercepted during routine screening and that the illegal substance was discovered following thorough checks. The agency noted that such arrests are part of ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking into and out of Nigeria. The arrested individual is currently in custody as investigations continue. NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to combating narcotics trafficking and ensuring that those involved face the full extent of the law.

 Photo Credit: NDLEA Official  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against drug trafficking with the interception of 30 kilograms of heroin concealed in coffee packages at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to the agency, the illicit drugs were discovered during routine screening of luggage belonging to a foreign national who arrived in Nigeria from South America. NDLEA operatives reportedly uncovered the heroin after a thorough inspection revealed suspiciously packaged coffee packs containing the prohibited substance. The suspect, identified as a Brazilian national, was immediately arrested for further investigation. NDLEA officials stated that preliminary findings suggest the drugs were intended for distribution within Nigeria or onward trafficking to other destinations. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening surveillance at airports and border points, warning drug traf...

  Image source: Linda Ikeji Blog / Pulse News (used for news reporting purposes)  A long-wanted drug kingpin has finally been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers during an operation. The suspect, identified as Lekan Jimoh, had been on the agency’s wanted list for over a decade following the deadly attack that claimed the lives of three officers who were carrying out their lawful duties. According to reports, the arrest marks a major breakthrough for the NDLEA after years of intelligence gathering and manhunt operations across different locations. The agency described the arrest as a significant step toward justice for the fallen officers and a strong message to criminal networks that no crime goes unpunished, no matter how long it takes. NDLEA officials confirmed that investigations are ongoing, while the suspect is expected to be charged to court to face prosec...