NDLEA destroys N329bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of assorted illicit substances with an estimated street value of N301.058 billion in Lagos. The court-authorised destruction exercise, conducted on Monday at Navy Town, Ojo, followed orders issued by the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, and involved narcotics from concluded uncontested cases as […]…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria recently destroyed 329,865.585 kilograms of illicit drugs with an estimated street value of N301.058 billion in Lagos. This massive destruction took place at Navy Town, Ojo, following a court order from the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division. The drugs included cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis strains, ephedrine, tramadol, codeine syrup, opioids, and khat leaves, among others.
The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, stated that 246,864.535 kilograms of the drugs were seized by the agency's Lagos Strategic Command between April 2025 and May 2026. The remaining 83,001.05 kilograms were recovered by various strategic commands and units, including the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Tincan and Apapa.
NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), emphasized the importance of the destruction, stating that it demonstrated the country's commitment to preventing illicit drugs from fueling criminal activities and undermining society. He highlighted the potential threats posed by drug trafficking, including its impact on individuals, families, communities, and the workforce.
Marwa also praised President Bola Tinubu's support for the agency and the contributions of various stakeholders, including the judiciary, Lagos State Government, military, and other security agencies.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of the destruction, describing it as a warning about the scale of the drug threat and evidence of successful cooperation among law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and government. He underscored the commitment of Lagos State to combating drug abuse and trafficking.
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, commended NDLEA for its sustained efforts against drug trafficking and warned traffickers that the destruction would impact their operations and limit resources for violent criminal groups. He also noted that the proceeds from illicit drug trafficking fund activities of non-state actors such as bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers, insurgents, and terrorists.
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