Rtd. Brig. Gen Buba Marwa Archives

NDLEA: Fugitive Drug Kingpin Arrested After Years On The Run, As Agency Tightens Surveillance On Illicit Drug Cartels.

By Femi Anamelechi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully secured the arrest and repatriation of Festus Ibewuike, alias Chidibest Ibewuike, a fugitive drug kingpin who had evaded arrest for over two years following the interception of the single largest heroin consignment ever recorded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.Ibewuike, who…

Lilypond Customs, NDLEA on Strategic Partnership Against Illicit Drug Trafficking

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By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lilypond Export Command, and the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a joint efforts reared toward foght on drug trafficking have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and other cross-border criminal activities This waa disclosed in press statement…

NDLEA Arrest Fugitive Drug Kingpin, As Ex-int’l Footballer Bags 24 Years Jail Term for Importing Cocaine.

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By Femi Anamelechi A fugitive drug kingpin, Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, and an ex-international football player, Hunkarin Segun George have been convicted and sentenced to a combined total of 24 years imprisonment by Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, for unlawful importation of 7.050 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. Chinedu was first arraigned…

Marwa Charges Traditional Rulers, Parents To Take Ownership of War Against Drug Abuse.

Clement Olumba2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

By Femi Anamelechi The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has called on traditional institutions, parents and community leaders across Nigeria to join forces with the Agency in tackling the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.The NDLEA boss made the call on…

NDLEA: Tinubu Commends Leadership, Officers Courage and Professionalism at 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking.

Clement Olumba3 months ago3 months ago018 mins

By Femi Anamelechi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to eliminating the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through evidence-based, innovative interventions.The President gave this assurance on Friday 26th 2026 in Abuja during the grand finale of celebrations, marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. President…

We Are Doing Everything Possible To Ensure No Illicit Drugs Passes Both The Local And International Terminals – Ahmad, Commander, NDLEA.

Clement Olumba3 months ago3 months ago017 mins

INTRODUCTION: On the 17th of November, 2025, Muhammad Tukur Ahmad was appointed the Commander of MMIA STRATEGIC COMMAND of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Rtd. Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa. Behind the warm, gentle and welcoming personality, is a brilliant man with a…

NDLEA intercepts Man With 6.10kg Cocaine Stashed in Shirts, Towels From Brazil … detain 60 yr old with disability in Abia.

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By Femi Anamelechi A 41 year old Sao Paulo Brazil based businessman, Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for importing shirts and towels impregnated with 6.10 kilograms of liquid cocaine from the South American country into Nigeria.Abugu was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…

NDLEA: Marwa Warns Drug Cartels As Agency Secures Landmark Judgement… 11 Indian sailors, ship convicted, fined $6 million.

Clement Olumba3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

By Femi Anamelechi Barely six months after their arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for importing 31.5 kilograms of cocaine from Marshall Islands into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport in Lagos, 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel marked MV Aruna Hulya have been convicted and fined a total of…

NDLEA Recover N2.1b Tramadol Pills From India, Picks up 63 year Old Chinese Grandma With Large Illicit Drugs Consignments At Lagos Airport.

Clement Olumba4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

By Femi Anamelechi Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has in a strategic fight against illicit drug abuse and trafficking across the country arrested 63-year-old Chinese grandma Ting Hung Kiong for attempting to smuggle large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis into Nigeria.The female Chinese national who naturalised in Malaysia was arrested…