The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a significant blow to organized drug trafficking following a high-stakes raid on a "stash house" in the Lekki area of Lagos. The operation, conducted on Friday, May 8, resulted in the seizure of illicit substances valued at over N5.8 billion.
Major Seizure in Lekki Phase 1
Operatives of the NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit stormed a mansion located at 36 African Lane, Lekki Phase 1, uncovering a massive consignment of "Loud," a high-potency imported strain of cannabis.
The recovery included:
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4,000 parcels of cannabis weighing 2,326 kilograms.
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Two Mercedes-Benz buses used for logistics.
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Assorted designer packaging materials intended for retail distribution.
Crackdown on Local Production and Distribution
In a separate engagement on Wednesday, May 6, agency officials raided a makeshift factory in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos. Two suspects, Bose Jamiu and Gbenga Gege, were apprehended while allegedly processing "skuchies"—a potent cocktail of cannabis and other controlled substances.
Items recovered at the scene:
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270 liters of liquid skuchies.
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106 grams of Tramadol (225mg).
Nationwide Interdictions and Notable Arrests
NDLEA Spokesman Femi Babafemi confirmed that several other arrests were made across the country throughout the week, including three Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) allegedly involved in trafficking syndicates.
| Date | Location | Suspect(s) | Contraband Recovered |
| May 4 | Nasarawa | Emmanuel Osita Okeke | 129kg of Skunk |
| May 6 | Onitsha, Anambra | Romanus Nwabara (60) | 250g of Skunk (retail sachets) |
| May 7 | Ogbunike, Anambra | Amos Kenneth (25) | Tramadol, Diazepam, Exol-5, & Skunk |
| May 8 | Bode Saadu, Kwara | Usman Salisu | 6.3kg of Skunk (concealed in a school bag) |
| May 8 | Okene/Lokoja Hwy | M. Omohove, E. Desmond, B. Musa | 76 jumbo bags of Skunk (766kg) |
Advocacy and Sensitization (WADA)
Parallel to enforcement actions, the NDLEA intensified its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign. Educational and community sensitization lectures were held across several states, including:
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Nasarawa & Ekiti: Ta’al Model Secondary School and Federal College of Education, Ilawe Ekiti.
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Enugu & Abia: Traditional rulers in Udi LGA and Adventist Secondary Technical College, Owerrinta.
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Kano & Oyo: Mallam Ibrahim Islamiyya School and Isemi-Ile Grammar School.
Leadership Commendation
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), lauded the efforts of the Special Operations Unit and the various state commands. He emphasized the importance of balancing aggressive supply reduction with proactive community enlightenment, urging officers to remain relentless in their mandate to rid the country of illicit substances.