Crime
NDLEA Intensifies Asset Seizures Against Lagos Drug Dealers
NDLEA asset seizures escalate in Lagos as the agency targets properties linked to drug dealers in collaboration with ECAPI
Lagos, Nigeria, February 4, 2026, The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative have announced intensified efforts to seize assets linked to drug trafficking across Lagos State.
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The joint campaign aims to confiscate properties used to harbour drug dealers and disrupt criminal networks.
Sam Adams, founder and president of ECAPI, stated that the anti-drug advocacy initiative commenced on Saturday, covering areas including Maryland, Mushin, Oshodi, Ojuelegba, Costain, and Lagos Island. Adams described the campaign as a proactive measure to confront drug abuse, emphasising zero tolerance for landlords whose properties are used for illicit sales.
Abubakar Wali, Lagos State NDLEA Commander, highlighted that enforcement now targets both arrests and the recovery of crime proceeds, noting that seized assets such as houses, hotels, and cash have been returned to government coffers. Wali described the operation as crucial in reshaping community behaviour and preventing youth involvement in drug-related crimes.
The agencies also announced plans to expand the campaign to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Adams said the collaboration between NDLEA and ECAPI had proven effective and would continue in partnership with other security agencies to sustain momentum.
“Drugs destroy lives, families, and futures,” Adams said. “This advocacy demonstrates our firm commitment to protecting communities and deterring criminal activity.”
Also read: NDLEA Arrests Key Cocaine Syndicate Member in Lagos, Seizes Drugs Worth N5 Billion
Experts have reiterated the importance of collective responsibility in tackling drug abuse, noting that community engagement and strict enforcement remain central to meaningful progress.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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