The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested popular Lagos socialite Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, better known as Pretty Mike, along with more than 100 other suspects, during a weekend operation targeting illicit drug use in nightclubs.
NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed in a statement on Sunday that the arrests were made during a raid at Proxy Lagos, a nightclub owned by the socialite and located in Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to Babafemi, the operation was prompted by credible intelligence suggesting that a “drug party” was being held at the venue. NDLEA operatives maintained surveillance from 11 p.m. on Saturday before finally storming the club around 3 a.m. on Sunday.
During the operation, several cartons of illicit substances were allegedly recovered. These included “loud” (a potent form of cannabis) and canisters of laughing gas (Nitrous Oxide), which were found both in the club’s storage area and in the possession of some guests.
Babafemi stated that all suspects, including Pretty Mike, were taken into custody for profiling and further investigation. “The agency acted on reliable intelligence that the venue was being used for a drug party. All suspects are currently being screened, and appropriate actions will follow based on findings,” he confirmed.
The NDLEA concluded by stating it would continue to clamp down on similar gatherings and enforce strict compliance with drug laws across entertainment venues in the country.
