Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have made a major breakthrough in their fight against drug trafficking, raiding an 80-room hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, that was being used as a front for distributing illicit substances. During the operation, the agency recovered a significant quantity of illegal drugs valued at over ₦1 billion.
According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, the agency seized 589 bags of Canadian Loud — a potent strain of cannabis — weighing a total of 417.3 kilograms. The street value of the confiscated drugs is estimated at ₦1,042,500,000.
The operation, which spanned from Friday, April 25, to Saturday, April 26, 2025, led to the arrest of three suspects identified as Eze Ayitu, Ofuokwu Samuel, and Emmanuel Ameh. Meanwhile, two others — Noble Philip and his partner Kenneth — remain at large.
Items suspected to be proceeds of the illicit drug trade were also confiscated from the premises housing The Hook Hotel, also known as Caesar Hotel and Caesar Lounge, located at 16 Waziri Ibrahim Street, off Elsie Femi Pearse Street, Victoria Island. Among the recovered assets were several vehicles and electronics, including:
Toyota Prado Landcruiser Jeep (Lagos AKD 472 OZ)
Toyota Sienna Vehicle (Lagos KJA 79 HJ)
Volkswagen Delivery Van (Lagos AAA 525 JE)
Kia Ceranto Car (Lagos BDG 860 GQ)
Grand Caravan Dodge (Lagos APP 847 YF)
74 new TV sets
10 used TV sets
13 refrigerators
