The development followed a recent operation by NDLEA operatives who stormed the club located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, during a drug party.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed a forfeiture suit against Proxy Night Club, owned by socialite Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike.
The development followed a recent operation by NDLEA operatives who stormed the club located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, during a drug party.
Over 100 people, including the club owner and his manager, Joachin Milary, were arrested in the raid.
The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said undercover operatives had infiltrated the club, made pre-purchases of illicit drugs, and monitored activities for about four hours before storming the premises between 11pm on Saturday and 3am on Sunday.
He added that 384.886 kilograms of Canadian Loud and other substances were recovered from the club’s storage area.
Speaking during the NDLEA’s annual commendation and award ceremony in Abuja, the Chairman/Chief Executive, Buba Marwa, said the forfeiture suit followed the raid after the club owner “brazenly advertised” a drug party, openly encouraging patrons to indulge in drugs.
“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.
“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,” he said.
Marwa warned club owners, hoteliers and facility managers nationwide that their buildings risk being seized if they are used for drug-related activities.
“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 added.
Highlighting the agency’s achievements, Marwa said the NDLEA recorded 45,853 arrests, seized over 8.5 million kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs, secured 9,263 convictions, and rehabilitated 26,613 drug users in the past 30 months.
He added that the agency also conducted 9,848 War Against Drug Abuse sensitization campaigns nationwide.
Marwa commended officers for their dedication despite risks and temptations, noting that the agency’s reward and recognition system has boosted morale and operational outcomes.
