- NDLEA Seizes Drugs Hidden in Lipsticks, Microwaves
- Parcel of cocaine was intercepted in 84 lipsticks heading to the United Kingdom
- Notorious drug lord arrested after one-year chase
By Grateful Ogunjebe
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered several drug smuggling attempts involving everyday household items, Eko Hot Blog reports.
In Lagos, cocaine and cannabis were discovered hidden inside lipsticks, microwaves, and hair products.
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The seizures were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and courier service centres.
One shipment from Thailand, containing cannabis stuffed in brand new microwaves, weighed 11.3kg.
Another parcel of cocaine was intercepted in 84 lipsticks heading to the United Kingdom.
The substances were concealed alongside cosmetics and hair attachments, raising red flags for airport officials.
A businessman, Ezeikwelume Prince Afam, was arrested in connection with the lipstick smuggling attempt.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Okechukwu Izugha, a wanted drug baron also known as Okey Omeogo.
Izugha had been on the run since August 2024, after being linked to a 9kg cocaine seizure at a Lagos motor park.
NDLEA operatives finally tracked him down on 9th July 2025 at his wife’s shop in Ijesha Market, Lagos.
His wife, Maureen Izugha, was previously convicted in January 2025 after being caught with 500g of cocaine.
The agency says the couple operated a major drug network between Lagos and the South-East.
In Edo State, NDLEA officers raided three cannabis farms hidden in Ewere forest, Owan West Local Government Area.
Despite coming under gunfire from cartel members, operatives destroyed over 28,000kg of cannabis without casualties.
In another major seizure, 700kg of Ghana Loud was recovered from a truck at Okun-Ajah Beach in Lagos.
Two suspects were arrested and linked to a wider syndicate transporting drugs to urban communities.
In Borno, Gombe, and Kaduna States, hundreds of thousands of pills, including tramadol and rohypnol, were recovered in multiple raids.
Taraba State saw the interception of over 577,000 pills stashed inside a petrol tanker, revealing evolving tactics used by cartels.
NDLEA’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative continues to sensitise schools and local communities across Nigeria.
Chairman of the agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended his officers for risking their lives to dismantle drug cartels.
He stressed the need to balance enforcement with education to protect the nation’s future generations.
NDLEA’s recent efforts come amid rising concerns about synthetic drug use and cross-border trafficking.
Analysts say the scale and creativity of concealment show the desperation of traffickers and the importance of constant vigilance.
The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to disrupting supply chains, arresting key players, and strengthening public health through education.
