The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cautioned nightclub operators and fun seekers against the growing culture of organising and attending drug parties, describing it as a serious offence under Nigerian law.
The warning followed a weekend operation by NDLEA operatives who raided Proxy Night Club, located on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, where a drug-themed party was allegedly held on Saturday, October 25, extending into the early hours of Sunday, October 26, 2025.
In a statement signed by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, the NDLEA said the operation led to the arrest of more than 100 attendees, including the club’s owner, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, and his manager, Joachin Millary. Both remain in custody, while others were profiled, counselled, and released shortly after.
The agency confirmed that 384.886 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, along with other narcotic substances, were seized from the club’s store during the raid.
“Any gathering organised for the purpose of consuming, distributing, or abusing illicit substances is an act of criminality,” the NDLEA said. “These ‘drug parties’ contravene the explicit provisions of the NDLEA Act and will be treated as serious narcotic offences.”
The agency noted that its operatives acted on credible intelligence, conducting surveillance on the facility ahead of the operation. Undercover agents reportedly purchased illicit substances from within the club and observed drug sales and use for about four hours before making arrests.
According to the statement, the NDLEA took a careful and professional approach throughout the operation to ensure no rights were violated and that the primary suspects were properly profiled.
“Our operatives monitored and recorded drug transactions and abuse between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday before moving in to disrupt the open display of criminality,” the agency explained.
The NDLEA also warned owners of properties, hotels, and event centres that knowingly allow their facilities to be used for such illegal activities, stressing that they risk forfeiture and prosecution.
Babafemi further said the agency would continue to intensify surveillance on social events and enforce the law against individuals promoting the abuse of illicit substances.
“While the Agency will apply the full force of the law against perpetrators, we urge parents, religious and community leaders to be vigilant and report such activities. Combating this menace requires collective responsibility,” the statement added.
The NDLEA described drug parties as a growing threat to public health and security, saying they encourage addiction, endanger young people, and undermine ongoing national efforts to reduce substance abuse.
Ademide Adebayo
