The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has initiated a forfeiture case against Proxy Night Club in Lagos, owned by popular socialite Mike Nwogu, better known as Pretty Mike, following a raid on an alleged drug party.
NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Buba Marwa (retd.), disclosed this development during the agency’s annual commendation and award ceremony held in Abuja.
Last Sunday, NDLEA operatives stormed Proxy Night Club, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, where a “drug party” was reportedly taking place. Over 100 guests, including the club owner and manager Joachin Milary, were arrested during the operation.
According to NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the operation followed credible intelligence that the event organizers had circulated flyers promoting the gathering as a “drug party.”
Babafemi explained that undercover agents infiltrated the club, monitored activities for nearly four hours, and even made test purchases of narcotics before the raid began around 11 p.m. on Saturday and ended at 3 a.m. on Sunday.
During the operation, NDLEA officers reportedly recovered 384.886 kilograms of Canadian Loud—a potent strain of cannabis—and other illicit substances from the club’s storage area.
Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Marwa said the NDLEA’s forfeiture case was prompted by the club’s “brazen advertisement” of a drug-themed event, stressing that such acts would not be tolerated in Nigeria.
“In Nigeria, it is illegal to possess or use drugs, whether by individuals or within premises. We are the agency mandated to enforce this law,” Marwa stated. “We will not allow a culture of impunity to take root. If one club gets away with it, others will follow. That will not happen under our watch.”
He further warned nightclub owners, hotel operators, and facility managers nationwide that their properties risk being seized if used for drug-related offenses.
“All club owners, hoteliers, and the like must understand that if their premises are used for drug activities, the penalty is forfeiture. We will set an example with this particular club in Lagos,” he warned.
Marwa also highlighted the NDLEA’s progress over the past 30 months, noting that the agency recorded 45,853 arrests, 9,263 convictions, and seized over 8.5 million kilograms of assorted drugs. Additionally, 26,613 drug users were counselled and rehabilitated, and 9,848 War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization programs were conducted across the country.
He praised NDLEA personnel for their commitment despite the dangers and temptations associated with their work, adding that the agency’s reward and recognition system has boosted morale and operational efficiency.
“The dedication of our officers continues to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and trafficking. Through our twin strategies of supply reduction and demand reduction, Nigeria is taking decisive steps toward a drug-free society,” Marwa concluded.
