NDLEA
4 LAS News stories tagged “NDLEA”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nasarawa State SSG Urges Stronger Action Against Drug Abuse
Dr. Labaran Magaji of Nasarawa State highlighted the link between drug use and rising crime, calling for increased support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The meeting in Lafia saw NDLEA commander Saidu Daniel visit the state to discuss logistics and cooperation.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 01:46 WAT · 1 source
South African courier seized with 36.65kg of cocaine and Nigerian‑American woman caught with 9.45kg of cannabis at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested a 34‑year‑old South African woman carrying over 36kg of cocaine and a 62‑year‑old Nigerian‑American woman with nearly 10kg of cannabis at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in early October, linking the haul to a wider drug network.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 9 sources
Nigeria’s drug agency seizes billions in tramadol and intercepts cannabis bound for Saudi Arabia
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency reported the seizure of over N6.9 billion worth of tramadol at Lagos’ Apapa port and the capture of a cannabis shipment hidden in palm oil at Kano airport, alongside arrests including an 85‑year‑old woman in Edo.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 07:45 WAT · 6 sources
NDLEA reports 53,800 drug users rehabilitated over five years, calls for stronger mental health investment
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said it has helped more than 53,800 people recover from drug dependence in the past five years and urged the federal government to boost mental‑health funding and community‑based programmes.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 09:58 WAT · 2 sources