Drug War: Warri Kinsman Nabbed by NDLEA Over Alleged Importation of 414.2kg Cannabis Sativa to Lagos
By Raheem Ibrahim
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded another major breakthrough with the arrest of a notorious Warri-born suspect over the alleged importation of 414.2kg of cannabis sativa into Lagos.
In its intensified efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking, operatives of the NDLEA Lagos State Command intercepted the substance, reportedly valued at over ₦200 million in street market terms.
The suspect, Emami Ajetsibogho, who is said to be the direct younger brother of a controversial Itsekiri leader, was apprehended on June 25, 2025, in Lagos. According to reports, the illegal substance was packaged in sachets of white and black nylon and concealed inside several large bags.
The suspect, a native of Warri South in Delta State, is believed to be highly influential and had reportedly evaded multiple previous arrest attempts.
An authoritative source within the command disclosed to our correspondent that a former deputy governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate made frantic efforts to influence NDLEA officials in a bid to bury the case and secure the suspect’s release — attempts that ultimately failed.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Command of the NDLEA, Mallum Abdullahi, neither confirmed nor denied the arrest, stating that he was currently out of Lagos.
Meanwhile, a civil society organization under the platform of Concerned Citizens for Justice and Accountability has urged Nigerians, Delta State residents, and security agencies to closely monitor the case and demand a transparent investigation.
In a statement signed by the group’s president, Casey Wealth, the Warri-based body emphasized the need for accountability and public transparency.
“We call on all well-meaning Nigerians, Delta citizens, and security agencies to take keen interest in this matter and demand an immediate, transparent investigation. The people deserve to know the truth. The culture of impunity must end,” the statement read.
“How long shall we remain silent while our youths are destroyed and our communities turned into theatres of chaos by drug lords hiding behind political masks? Let this serve as a rallying call. Nigeria is not for sale, and Delta State is not a playground for narcotic-sponsored anarchy.”
