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drug baron

August 6, 2025

Investigative panel indicts transport commissioner over bail of alleged drug baron

Mr Namadi was indicted for violating the Kano government’s policy against drug trafficking and abuse, among other things.

Governor Abba Yusuf and Ibrahim Namadi
April 16, 2025

Korean intelligence service hails NDLEA’s support in arrest of wanted drug baron

The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old

Buba Marwa and Lee Jae Myung
October 3, 2022

N8.8 billion worth of tramadol recovered in Lagos; drug baron arrested

Mr Babafemi said the operatives raided one of the mansions of the suspect in the highbrow residential estate.

NDLEA
April 25, 2022

NDLEA nabs alleged drug baron Afam Ukatu linked to Abba Kyari

Ukatu, who is Chairman of Mallinson Group of Companies, was eventually nabbed onboard a flight to Abuja at the MM2 terminal of the Lagos airport.

Abba Kyari and Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu