NDLEA uncovers massive drug warehouses in Lagos estate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered three hidden drug warehouses in the Okota area of Lagos State. The operation resulted in the seizure of tramadol and codeine worth about N16.9bn. NDLEA officials described the raid as a significant blow to drug traffickers operating in residential communities. The agency emphasized its commitment to dismantling drug networks across Nigeria.
What we know
- NDLEA operatives uncovered the warehouses at 98 Olukayode Awofisayo Street and 5 Charles Ndumetu Street within Park View Estate, Ago Palace Way, Okota.
- The raid, carried out on Friday, April 17, 2026, led to the recovery of 2,360,000 tramadol pills and 1,909,400 bottles of codeine syrup.
- The seized drugs were concealed in 19,094 cartons of codeine syrup and 34 cartons of tramadol tablets.
- Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), NDLEA Chairman, praised the operation as a major disruption of a drug trafficking network.
- The agency stated that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in Nigeria.
