Latest ndlea news
Here are the latest news updates from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria:
Recent Arrests and Seizures
- On February 22, 2023, NDLEA arrested a 35-year-old man, Olamide Ogunleye, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 1.2 kilograms of cocaine into the country. (Source: Vanguard News)
- On February 20, 2023, the agency seized 1,144 kilograms of cannabis sativa at the Seme Border in Lagos. (Source: The Nation)
- On February 17, 2023, NDLEA arrested a 27-year-old woman, Blessing Okoro, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, for attempting to smuggle 2.2 kilograms of cocaine into the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
Drug Trafficking Cases
- On February 15, 2023, a Federal High Court in Lagos convicted a 35-year-old man, Chukwuma Nwosu, for trafficking 1.2 kilograms of cocaine. He was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment. (Source: The Punch)
- On February 10, 2023, a Federal High Court in Abuja convicted a 30-year-old man, Abiodun Ogunleye, for trafficking 1.5 kilograms of heroin. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
Anti-Drug Campaigns
- On February 18, 2023, NDLEA launched a campaign against drug abuse in schools in Lagos, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government. (Source: This Day Live)
- On February 14, 2023, the agency launched a sensitization campaign against drug abuse in the FCT, in collaboration with the FCT Administration. (Source: Daily Trust)
International Cooperation
- On February 21, 2023, NDLEA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to enhance cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking. (Source: The Nation)
- On February 15, 2023, the agency signed an MoU with the European Union (EU) to strengthen cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking. (Source: Vanguard News)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking the official website of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) or reputable news sources.