The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned nightclub owners and fun seekers against hosting or attending drug parties, describing it as a criminal act under Nigerian law.
The warning follows a raid on Proxy Night Club in Lagos, where over 100 people, including the owner, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, also known as Pretty Mike, and his manager, were arrested.
NDLEA says the organisers boldly shared flyers for the drug party, calling it an incitement to commit crime and an insult to law enforcement.
NDLEA Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi says that Operatives recovered 384 kilograms of Canadian Loud and other drugs from the club after conducting undercover surveillance before the raid.
Most attendees were profiled, counselled, and released, while Pretty Mike and his manager remain in custody.
“All attendees initially arrested were later profiled, addressed, counselled and released within hours in custody, in line with best global practices while the two principal suspects: Pretty Mike and his manager, Joachin Millary remain in custody following the seizure of 384.882 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis and other substances from the club’s store.”
NDLEA says those held in the ongoing case will face prosecution, and it will also file for the forfeiture of Proxy Night Club where the drugs were found.
The agency warns that property owners who host such illegal events risk losing their assets and urges Nigerians to report similar activities.
