Ndlea in a sentence

Adirieje was arraigned by the NDLEA on one count of possession of illicit drugs.

Also speaking, Mr Yusuf Salisu, the representative of the Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, said the partnership with NDLEA and International Foundations was part of the policy of discouraging consumption and abuse of hard drugs among youths.

At least, three suspects are currently in NDLEA custody over the shipment while a bribe of N20 million converted to $22,900 offered operatives by the importers agents has also been recovered and documented as evidence.

Babafemi said that 18 hectares of cannabis farm was destroyed on June 12 in Umuchime village, Ogume, Ndokwa West LGA in Delta by NDLEA operatives supported by soldiers.

Babafemi stated also that NDLEA operatives conducting stop-and-search operation on Jebba-Minna Road linking Kwara and Niger intercepted a commercial truck conveying goods from Lagos to Katsina on Aug. 22.

Buba Marwa (Rtd), said this while responding to request for partnership and deployment of more NDLEA officers in all parts of Katsina by Gov. Dikko Radda.

Governor Abba Gida-Gida was in Kiru in the company of the state commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abubakar Idris Ahmad.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Saturday condemned the killing of a two-year-old boy, Ivan Omorhiakogbe, allegedly shot by operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

He called on the NDLEA authorities and the Police Command in Delta to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the boy and injury to his brother, with a view to bringing the culprits to book.

He said: “The attention of the NDLEA has been drawn to some online reports suggesting lopsided promotion of personnel.

He said: “We (NDLEA) will also continue to partner with other stakeholders, NGOs, traditional rulers, religious leaders and opinion leaders, among others, using the War Against Drug Abuse platform.

He stated, “I will sue NDLEA if I see Nairamarley sm*king on his music video or on ground and if any of artistes signed to his record label are seen smoking.

However, Femi Babafemi, the spokesperson for NDLEA, defended the decision, emphasizing that the primary goal is to harness Naira Marley’s extensive influence over a young audience to disseminate a crucial message against substance abuse.

However, when the newsmen asked the NDLEA’s lawyer on the reason for the application, he said it was to give protection to the witnesses, who are intelligent officers, in the matter.

In another development, the NDLEA also announced the arrested of a Saudi-bound lady with 52 pellets.

In a nutshell, the NDLEA’s response categorically denied the allegations circulating on social media, stating that MohBad was never arrested or detained by the agency on February 24, 2022, or any other date before or after.

Justice Nwite further held that the Federal High Court has the power to hear and determine cases on drug-related offenses as enshrined in the Constitution and the NDLEA Act.

Kyari alone was also charged with attempting to obstruct officials of the NDLEA in the conduct of their activities by offering them bribes.

Na’allah, who made this known at the 27th Pre- Convocation briefing in Abuja on Wednesday said the institution is working with NDLEA to help students involved in drug abuse and to rehabilitate them.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 25 Katsina youths during a pre-wedding ceremony drug abuse competition.