NDLEA Uncovers Dr¥g Distribution Hub Disguised as Hotel in Lagos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a major dr¥g tr+fficking operation concealed within an 80-room hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos.
This development was announced in a statement signed by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The agency reported recovering 589 bags of “Canadian Lo¥d,” a potent strain of cann@bis, weighing a total of 417.3 kilograms and valued at over ₦1.04 billion on the street.
The operation, which spanned several hours between Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, led to the arrest of three individuals: Eze Ayitu, Ofuokwu Samuel, and Emmanuel Ameh. Two other suspects, identified as Noble Philip and his associate Kenneth, are currently on the run.
The ill#cit activities were uncovered within The Hook Hotel — also known as Caesar Hotel and Caesar Lounge — located at 16 Waziri Ibrahim Street, off Elsie Femi Pearse Street, Victoria Island.
In addition to the large quantity of dr¥gs, officers seized several assets believed to be proceeds of the dr¥g trade. These included multiple vehicles such as a Toyota Prado Land Cruiser (Lagos AKD *** OZ), a Toyota Sienna (Lagos KJ* ** HJ), a Volkswagen delivery van (Lagos AAA *** JE), a Kia Cerato (Lagos BDG *** GQ), and a Grand Caravan Dodge (Lagos APP *** YF). Other recovered items include 74 brand-new television sets, 10 used TVs, and 13 refrigerators, among other valuables.
The NDLEA stated that investigations are ongoing as efforts intensify to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
