Nigeria News: NDLEA Strikes in Lagos, Abuja Uncovering Drug Networks
In Lagos news, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) captured a notorious drug kingpin, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, also known as a local socialite. Her arrest came on January 1, 2025, in Lagos, after NDLEA intercepted a truck filled with illicit cannabis heading to her residence. According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media & Advocacy, Elediye masqueraded as a businesswoman but was deeply entrenched in the drug trade.
In another significant operation in Abuja news, NDLEA arrested US-trained filmmaker Emeka Emmanuel Mbadiwe in Lagos for involvement in importing "Loud," a potent cannabis strain. Such decisive actions underscore NDLEA’s relentless campaigns against drug syndicates. Interestingly, a previous convict, Sodade Sunday Eniola, was re-arrested for passport racketeering in a separate operation revealing multi-country passports hidden in shoe soles.
Key Takeaways:
- NDLEA effectively dismantled major drug syndicates, including arresting Elediye’s supposedly impenetrable network in Lagos.
- The agency intercepted large quantities of imported cannabis and codeine-based syrups.
- Their versatility is displayed with swift actions against diverse infractions, such as student-drug dealings and passport fraud.
This comprehensive crackdown illustrates NDLEA’s unswerving commitment to eradicating drug-related crimes in Nigeria. Credit goes to Vanguard for the original report.
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