The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed a forfeiture case against Proxy Night Club, a Lagos-based nightclub owned by popular socialite Mike Nwogu, widely known as Pretty Mike, following a recent raid that uncovered a large cache of illicit drugs.
The NDLEA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd.), made the disclosure during the agency’s annual commendation and award ceremony held in Abuja, where several officers were honoured for exceptional performance.
According to the NDLEA, operatives stormed Proxy Night Club, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday, following intelligence reports that a “drug party” had been organised at the venue. Over 100 guests, including Pretty Mike and the club’s manager, Joachin Milary, were reportedly arrested during the operation.
NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, explained that undercover operatives had infiltrated the event, monitored activities for several hours, and even made pre-purchases of illicit drugs before executing the raid. A total of 384.886 kilograms of Canadian Loud — a high-grade strain of cannabis — and other narcotics were recovered from the club’s storage area.
Marwa said the forfeiture suit was initiated because the club owner “brazenly promoted and hosted a drug party,” which, according to him, was a direct attempt to normalise drug use within the entertainment industry.
“In Nigeria, the possession and use of drugs in any premises is illegal, and we are mandated to enforce that law,” Marwa said. “If we ignore such acts, it will only be a matter of weeks before every nightclub in the country begins hosting drug parties. We will not allow such a culture of impunity to thrive.”
He further warned that club owners, hoteliers, and property managers across the country risk losing their facilities if they are found to be enabling or concealing drug-related crimes.
“All hospitality operators should take note — any property used for drug activities is subject to forfeiture. We will make an example of this Lagos club,” Marwa stressed.
Highlighting the agency’s broader achievements, Marwa revealed that in the past 30 months, the NDLEA has recorded 45,853 arrests, seized over 8.5 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs, secured 9,263 convictions, and rehabilitated 26,613 drug users through its treatment facilities. Additionally, the agency conducted 9,848 anti-drug sensitisation campaigns nationwide under its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative.
He commended NDLEA officers for their dedication and integrity, noting that the agency’s reward and recognition programme has boosted morale and improved operational outcomes in the national fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
