NDLEA stops drug smuggling attempts at Lagos airport
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted several attempts to smuggle drugs through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a Lagos courier firm. Multiple suspects, including Friday Ehianuka and Christian Agbonhese, were arrested with large quantities of tramadol and other substances hidden in winter jackets and body cream containers. Additional seizures and arrests were made in Kano, Edo, Oyo, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa states. The NDLEA also intensified anti-drug campaigns across the country during the week.
What happened
- Friday Ehianuka, 37, was intercepted on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Lagos airport with 2,698 pills of tramadol concealed in body cream containers while trying to board a flight to Rome.
- On Wednesday, March 18, Christian Agbonhese, 38, was caught with 28,470 pills of opioids hidden in winter jackets while attempting to board a flight to Milan.
- NDLEA officers intercepted two parcels of cannabis and 158 grams of methamphetamine at a Lagos courier firm on Monday, March 16.
- In Oyo and Kaduna states, large quantities of skunk and over 586,000 pills of tramadol and Exol-5 were seized on Tuesday, March 17, and Friday, March 20.
- The NDLEA also made significant arrests and seizures in Kano, Edo, FCT, Taraba, and Adamawa, and continued anti-drug sensitisation campaigns nationwide.
