The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple narcotics consignments nationwide, including a 1.7-kilogram shipment of skunk intended for the United Kingdom, and uncovered a production facility for synthetic cannabis, known locally as Colos, in Lagos.
In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said the London-bound consignment was concealed in five jerry cans at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja. The shipment was presented by a cargo agent who was initially arrested. Follow-up operations on February 9 led to the arrest of a 44-year-old estate surveyor in the Ahmadiya area of Lagos.
In the capital, NDLEA operatives on February 12 intercepted a children’s toy guitar sent from Enugu. A search revealed two parcels of Canadian Loud cannabis weighing 59.2 grams. The package owner was subsequently arrested at Dream City Estate, Life Camp, Abuja.
On February 13, officers raided a four-bedroom duplex at 2 Alexandria Terrace, Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, which was used to produce and store Colos. The raid followed the seizure of 73 cartons of Nitrous Oxide at Iyare Motor Park, Ajah–Epe Expressway, destined for Benin City, Edo State. Authorities arrested the vehicle driver, Amos Innocent, and another suspect at the Lekki property, recovering 13.2 kilograms of freshly produced Colos and precursor chemicals.
Elsewhere, a female drug dealer in Ibadan, Oyo State, was arrested on February 11. Authorities seized 1.189 kilograms of Colos, skunk, 320 grams of methamphetamine, N2,975,000, and two vehicles.
NDLEA also intercepted 105,400 tramadol pills from a suspect in Kwara State on February 12 and raided Yoruba Camp in Olumoye Forest, Edo State, on February 14, recovering 563.5 kilograms of skunk and arresting five individuals.
Beyond enforcement, Babafemi said the agency continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) outreach, conducting sensitisation programmes in schools, places of worship, workplaces, and communities nationwide. Recent engagements included Anglican Grammar School, Ogbomoso (Oyo State); Government Day Secondary School, Yola (Adamawa); Government Secondary School, Tudun Gwandara (Nasarawa); Government Girls Technical and Commercial College, Charanchi (Katsina); and Ajumoni Senior Secondary School, Mushin (Lagos).
The operations highlight NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking, disrupt production networks, and promote public awareness on substance abuse across Nigeria.