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War Against Drug Abuse (WADA)

June 29, 2026

NDLEA seizes 12,724kg of illicit drugs, arrests 1,107 suspects in Kaduna

The seized drugs comprised 9,091.974kg of cannabis sativa, 0.004kg of heroin, 0.315kg of cocaine, 2.949kg of methamphetamine, and 301.852kg of tramadol.

NDLEA
January 20, 2026
NDLEA logo and seized drugs with the suspects
December 20, 2025

NDLEA seizes 1,396.5kg of drugs, arrests 150 suspects in Adamawa

The commander said that operatives of the command seized two vehicles linked to alleged drug offences.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
November 9, 2025

NDLEA intercepts 34,520 tramadol pills, dismantles drug lab

Mr Babafemi said the drugs were intercepted along the Zaki-Biam/ Wukari road on Monday, November 3, while the driver was arrested.

Tramadol used to illustrate the story
September 13, 2025

Anambra: NDLEA seeks traditional rulers’ support in fight against drug abuse

He said NDLEA will create safe and confidential channels of communication with traditional rulers for prompt intelligence-sharing.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
September 7, 2025

N1.1 billion codeine consignment intercepted in Rivers: NDLEA

NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said 160,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup were discovered in a 40ft container on Thursday, September 4.

NDLEA operatives
May 25, 2025

Opioids worth N6.5 billion intercepted in Lagos, Rivers: NDLEA

Mr Babafemi said NDLEA operatives intercepted the drugs at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers and the Apapa Seaport, Lagos.

NDLEA intercepts opioids
December 15, 2024

Rivers: Port-Harcourt NDLEA intercepts N4.4 billion in codeine shipment from India

Officials said they received tips about the consignment that turned out to be credible.

Codeine bottles
June 30, 2024

NDLEA to inaugurate rehabilitation centres to tackle drug trafficking, addiction

The agency said it was getting to the root of the problems associated with drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

NDLEA officers
June 7, 2024

NDLEA treated, counselled over 32,000 drug addicts in three years: Buba Marwa

Mr Marwa said that out of the 32,000, NDLEA secured 9,034 convictions, with over 12,000 other cases going on in court.

Buba Marwa, NDLEA Chairman