Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
Lagos, Nigeria – In a major intelligence-led operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a large-scale drug syndicate in Lagos, arresting suspected kingpin Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu and five members of his gang, and recovering illicit substances valued at over ₦6.7 billion.
The operation, conducted between 19th and 20th November 2025, targeted a secret warehouse located in a residential estate in Lagos, where the gang had been storing massive quantities of tramadol and codeine syrup. Authorities also intercepted gang members transporting 300 cartons of opioids in a truck prior to the warehouse raid.
NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), hailed the arrests as a significant victory for Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign. “This is not just an arrest; it is a clear and unambiguous statement. The seizure of this colossal volume of illicit drugs… represents a victory for the Nigerian people and a confirmation of our unwavering commitment to the mandate given to us by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
The agency warned that the era of untouchable drug barons is over. “The long arm of the law will eventually catch up with every merchant of death, no matter how high or deeply concealed they think they are,” Marwa added.
The arrested suspects, including Egbo Innocent Udalor, Chukwe Emmanuel, Nwoye Sunday Ali, Nnacho Ogochukwu, and Oraghalia Chukwuebuka Philip, now face prosecution. The drugs were promptly moved to NDLEA’s central exhibit complex in Lagos for further investigation.
This breakthrough highlights the continued commitment of Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies to clamp down on organized drug trafficking and safeguard the country’s youth from the dangers of substance abuse.
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