NDLEA FILES FORFEITURE SUIT AGAINST PRETTY MIKE’S LAGOS NIGHTCLUB OVER DRUG PARTY
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed a forfeiture suit against Proxy Night Club, a Lagos nightclub owned by popular socialite Mike Nwogu, better known as Pretty Mike, following a raid that uncovered large quantities of illicit drugs.
The agency had, on Sunday, stormed the club located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, after receiving intelligence reports that a “drug party” was being hosted at the venue. During the operation, NDLEA operatives arrested over 100 people, including the club owner and his manager, Joachin Milary.
According to the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, undercover officers infiltrated the event, made pre-purchases of drugs, and monitored activities for about four hours before raiding the premises between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday.
He disclosed that a total of 384.886 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, along with other illicit substances, were recovered from the club’s storage area.
Speaking during the NDLEA’s annual commendation and award ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the Chairman and Chief Executive of the agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), confirmed that a forfeiture suit had been filed against the nightclub.
Marwa condemned the club owner for “brazenly advertising” a drug-themed event, describing it as a blatant attempt to promote drug culture in the entertainment scene.
“In Nigeria, the possession and use of drugs in persons or premises is illegal. It is against the law, and we are the drug law enforcement agency to enforce the law,” he said.
“We will not allow a culture of impunity such as this to evolve in Nigeria. If you allow one, give it two or three weeks and every nightclub in the country will invite people to come and have a drug party. We will not allow it.”
The NDLEA boss also issued a stern warning to nightclub owners, hoteliers, and property managers nationwide, stating that their premises could be seized if used for drug-related crimes.
“All club owners, hoteliers and the like should be aware that the risk is the forfeiture of their properties if they are used for perpetrating criminal drug activities. And we will definitely make an example with this particular club in Lagos,” he warned.
Highlighting the agency’s achievements over the past 30 months, Marwa revealed that the NDLEA has recorded 45,853 arrests, seized over 8.5 million kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs, secured 9,263 convictions, and rehabilitated 26,613 drug users.
He added that within the same period, the agency carried out 9,848 War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation campaigns across schools, workplaces, markets, motor parks, churches, mosques, and communities nationwide.
Marwa commended NDLEA personnel for their dedication and integrity, noting that the agency’s reward and recognition system has boosted morale and enhanced operational results.
“We have continued to see positive outcomes because our officers remain resilient in the face of risks and temptations. The agency’s recognition system is helping to strengthen commitment and improve performance,” he said.
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