- NDLEA raids an 80-room hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.
- Seizes 598 bags of Canadian Loud, worth N1.04 billion.
- Three suspects arrested at the hotel.
- Opioids being moved to Niger Republic and Yobe through Jigawa intercepted.
Massive Drug Haul at Lagos Hotel
In a shocking operation, the NDLEA raided an 80-room hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, discovering it was being used as a front for distributing illicit drugs. The agency seized a staggering 598 bags of Canadian Loud, weighing 417.3 kilograms, with a street value of N1.04 billion. This bust underscores the scale of drug operations in the city.
Arrests and Suspects
During the raid, three suspects – Eze Ayitu, Ofuokwu Samuel, and Emmanuel Ameh – were apprehended. However, two other suspects, Noble Philip and his partner Kenneth, are currently on the run. The NDLEA is actively pursuing their capture to dismantle the entire operation.
Seized Assets
In addition to the drugs, authorities seized several items suspected to be proceeds from the illicit drug trade, including:
- Toyota Prado Land Cruiser Jeep
- Toyota Sienna Vehicle
- Volkswagen Delivery Van
- Kia Ceranto Car
- Grand Caravan Dodge
- 74 new TV sets
- 10 used TV sets
- 13 refrigerators
Jigawa Interdiction and Kano Follow-Up
In a separate but related operation, NDLEA operatives in Jigawa, acting on intelligence, intercepted consignments of opioids being transported from Kano to Niger Republic and Yobe. The drugs were concealed in a Toyota Sienna vehicle, leading to the arrest of Abba Ibrahim, 28, and Shuaibu Umar.
Massive Opioid Seizure
The interdiction yielded 200,000 pills of tramadol 250mg and 217,500 capsules of pregabalin. A follow-up operation in Kano led to the arrest of the supplier, Jamilu Muhammad, 41, and the discovery of an additional 1,584,000 pills of tramadol 250mg.
Total Opioid Recovery
The combined seizures from the Jigawa and Kano operations amounted to a staggering 2,001,500 pills of opioids, preventing a massive quantity of dangerous drugs from hitting the streets.
NDLEA’s Commitment
The NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended the officers and men of Lagos, Kano, and Jigawa commands for their outstanding work. He emphasized the agency’s commitment to balancing drug supply reduction with drug demand reduction efforts across the country.
These recent operations highlight the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and protect Nigerian communities from the devastating effects of drug abuse. The agency’s vigilance and strategic interventions are crucial in the fight against illicit drugs.
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