Tag: NDLEA
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NDLEA Arrests Medical Doctor in Cocaine Trafficking Crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide offensive against drug cartels, arresting a Nigerian medical doctor linked to an international cocaine trafficking network. The arrest underscores growing concerns about the involvement of professionals in illicit drug operations, as authorities widen investigations into organized syndicates operating across multiple states and international routes.…
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NDLEA Arrests Suspect with 1,499 Bottles of Codeine in Kano State
By Paul Joseph Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano have arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing 1,499 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA Kano State Command, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, who disclosed…
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Ekujumi Family Takes NDLEA to Court Over Prolonged Detention
The Ekujumi family has filed a lawsuit against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and its Ondo State Commander, seeking judicial intervention for the release of Mrs. Modupe (Dupe) Ekujumi, who has been detained since December 10, 2025. This legal action follows the arrest of her husband, Julius Ekujumi, on February 18, 2026, who…