The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has instituted a forfeiture suit against Proxy Night Club, owned by Lagos socialite, Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, following a recent drug-related operation at the facility.
The high-profile nightclub, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, was stormed by NDLEA operatives during what the agency described as a “drug party.” Over 100 people, including Pretty Mike and his manager, Joachin Milary, were arrested during the late-night raid.
According to the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, undercover agents had earlier infiltrated the premises, made controlled purchases of illicit substances, and observed activities for about four hours before executing the operation between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday.
Babafemi confirmed that officers recovered a total of 384.886 kilograms of Canadian Loud and other narcotics from the club’s storage section.
Speaking at the agency’s annual commendation and award ceremony in Abuja, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), said the forfeiture process became necessary after the club “brazenly advertised” a drug-themed event, openly promoting illegal drug use.
“In Nigeria, the possession and use of drugs in persons or premises is illegal. It is against the law, and we are the agency mandated to enforce it,” Marwa stated.
“We will not allow a culture of impunity such as this to evolve. If one club gets away with it, others will follow. We will not allow that.”
Marwa further cautioned club owners, hoteliers, and facility managers across the country to ensure their establishments are not used for drug-related activities, warning that any property found to be aiding such crimes would be confiscated.
“All club owners and hoteliers should be aware that they risk forfeiture of their properties if used for drug activities. We will make an example of this particular club in Lagos,” he warned.
Highlighting the agency’s broader performance, Marwa disclosed that in the past 30 months, the NDLEA had arrested 45,853 suspects, seized over 8.5 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs, secured 9,263 convictions, and rehabilitated 26,613 drug users. He also noted that 9,848 War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation campaigns had been carried out nationwide.
