NDLEA uncovers major drug warehouses in Lagos estate
Three illicit drug warehouses were raided by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the Okota area of Lagos. The operation led to the seizure of narcotics valued at over N16.9bn, including millions of tramadol pills and bottles of codeine syrup. Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.) praised the operatives for their efforts, calling the raid a significant blow to drug traffickers. The NDLEA emphasized its commitment to dismantling criminal networks across the country.
What happened
- NDLEA operatives raided three drug warehouses in Okota, Lagos, on Friday, April 17, 2026.
- The locations targeted were 98 Olukayode Awofisayo Street and 5 Charles Ndumetu Street within Park View Estate.
- Seized items included 2,360,000 pills of high-potency tramadol (225mg) and 1,909,400 bottles of codeine syrup.
- The total estimated street value of the recovered drugs is N16,927,200,000.
- Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.) described the operation as a major breakthrough and warned traffickers that the agency will continue to pursue and dismantle their networks.
