The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drugs, including the interception of the highly dangerous stimulant known as Captagon in Kwara State.
According to the agency, operatives on patrol along Bode Saadu Road on April 21, 2026, intercepted a passenger, Nasiru Mu’azu, with 10,000 pills of Captagon and additional quantities of Tapentadol. Captagon, an addictive amphetamine commonly linked to criminal networks in the Middle East, is known for inducing extreme alertness and reckless behavior.
In a related operation at the same location, NDLEA officers recovered large quantities of opioids concealed in a trailer, including tramadol capsules, injections, and other controlled substances. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the seizure.
Meanwhile, in Oyo State, a 33-year-old businessman was apprehended after ingesting illicit drugs. He later excreted 45 wraps of cocaine weighing over one kilogram.
Investigations revealed he intended to traffic the drugs through trans-Saharan routes to Europe.
Further operations across the country led to the seizure of over 1.1 million opioid pills in Edo State, while suspects were arrested transporting the consignment to Anambra. In Lagos and Bauchi states, operatives also recovered large quantities of cannabis and arrested suspects linked to the shipments.
In Ekiti and Cross River states, NDLEA destroyed and recovered significant volumes of cannabis, including 20,000 kilograms eliminated from farmlands in Cross River.
Additionally, in Niger State, operatives intercepted 394 components suspected to be materials for improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which have been handed over to relevant security agencies for further investigation.
NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended officers for their efforts, describing the Captagon seizure as a significant disruption to drug trafficking networks. He warned that the agency remains vigilant in preventing such substances from gaining ground in Nigeria.
The agency also continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization campaigns across schools, communities, and institutions nationwide.
NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to curbing drug trafficking and abuse while intensifying enforcement and public awareness efforts.