Thursday, June 25, 2026

NDLEA Chairman

May 3, 2026
NDLEA
February 10, 2026

NDLEA, army arrest fire suspects, recover 11, 297 tramadol capsules in Edo joint operation 

The NDLEA commander stressed that the operation sent a strong warning to drug dealers operating around sensitive installations.

NDLEA
December 10, 2025

NDLEA, vigilance group initiate nationwide push against drug abuse

Mr Ibrahim affirmed the VGN’s commitment to providing actionable intelligence to the NDLEA.

NDLEA operatives and Vigilante Group of Nigeria personnel
October 26, 2025

NDLEA uncovers UK-bound cocaine in cream containers, meth in water heater

Mr Babafemi said operatives uncovered the drugs at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos.

NDLEA
October 7, 2025

Nigeria, Qatar deepen ties to combat drug trafficking

The agreement focused on cooperation in combating illicit trade in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their precursors.

Buba Marwa and Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri
August 16, 2025

NDLEA partners agric ministry on licit crop alternatives for cannabis growers

Mr Marwa stated, “Instead of living in fear of arrest by NDLEA, they will lead respectable lives with their families and their communities.”

June 29, 2025

72-year-old grandma, Beninese arrested over illicit drug trafficking: NDLEA

The NDLEA chairman, Buba Marwa, commended the officers of the Delta, Kwara, and Seme commands for the arrests and seizures.

HAUL OF DRUGS
April 20, 2025

NDLEA chairman seeks compulsory drug tests for NYSC members

Mr Marwa said the roots of drug abuse lie in wider social, economic, and environmental factors beyond the agency’s control.

NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa
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
January 7, 2025

NDLEA chairman says 18,500 drug traffickers nabbed in 2024

The Drug Law Enforcement Agency said it arrested 18,500 suspected drug traffickers and seized 2

NDLEA