The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted multiple drug consignments concealed in prayer beads, board games, and female clothing destined for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Poland. This latest operation, driven by intelligence-led investigations, also led to the arrest of two suspects at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Major Drug Interceptions at Lagos Airport
One of the arrested suspects, Jakpor Egware May (43), was caught attempting to board an Air France flight to Italy with 190 parcels of tramadol and skunk. During interrogation, she admitted to purchasing the drugs with the intent to resell them abroad.
Another suspect, Yahaya Fatai Ayinla (60), was apprehended at the MMIA export shed while trying to smuggle skunk hidden in clothing to New York, USA. Investigations further uncovered additional drug trafficking attempts through logistics firms in Lagos, where tramadol, molly, and loud were concealed in Vitamin C bottles and garments.
In a more sophisticated concealment attempt, NDLEA operatives discovered 230 grams of cocaine ingeniously hidden inside prayer beads, locally made shoe soles, and board game packs. These consignments were being shipped to Saudi Arabia, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates.
Nationwide Drug Raids and Seizures
Beyond Lagos, NDLEA officers carried out extensive operations across multiple states, leading to major drug seizures and arrests:
- Kano: 727 blocks of compressed skunk (479kg) seized from Hassan Haruna (40) in Chalawa.
- Kwara: 40,200 tramadol pills intercepted on the Ilorin-Jebba expressway, while 21,700 capsules were recovered from a suspect in Ilorin.
- Kaduna: Aminu Magaji (25) was arrested with 2,900 tramadol tablets.
- Taraba & Osun: Additional seizures of skunk and other illicit substances.
Major Drug Bust in Abia State
One of the most significant busts took place in Abia State, where NDLEA officers raided Ntigha Community in Isiala-Ngwa North LGA. During the operation, Chinaza Nwogu (34), also known as “Young Money,” was arrested with:
- 274 grams of heroin
- 141 grams of methamphetamine
- 2.9kg of cannabis sativa
- 4 grams of cocaine
- N753,015 cash, suspected to be proceeds from drug sales
NDLEA’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) Initiative
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse, the NDLEA continues its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign, raising awareness in schools, workplaces, and communities. Recent sensitization efforts were conducted at U.P.E School, Ilara Epe (Lagos), Government Day Secondary School (Adamawa), and Agbegi High Grammar School (Kogi), among others.
NDLEA Chairman’s Statement
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), NDLEA Chairman, commended officers for their dedication and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to dismantling drug networks across Nigeria. He also issued a stern warning to traffickers, emphasizing that law enforcement remains vigilant and relentless in its mission to curb drug-related crimes.
For more information on NDLEA’s ongoing anti-drug operations, visit NDLEA’s official website.
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