The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has filed a forfeiture suit against Proxy Night Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, owned by popular socialite Mike Nwogu, also known as Pretty Mike. The move follows a weekend raid during which over 100 attendees, including the club owner and manager, were arrested at what the agency described as a “drug party.”
The nightclub, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, was stormed between 11 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday after undercover operatives monitored the venue for several hours. According to the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the operatives made prior purchases of illicit substances before executing the operation.
The agency said it recovered 384.886 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a high-potency cannabis strain, alongside other illicit drugs stored within the facility.
Speaking at the NDLEA’s annual commendation and award ceremony in Abuja, Chairman/Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), said the forfeiture action was necessary because the club “brazenly advertised” a drug party, openly promoting drug use.
“We will not allow a culture of impunity such as this to evolve in Nigeria,” Marwa said. “If you allow one, every nightclub will follow. In Nigeria, the possession and use of drugs in persons or premises is illegal, and we will enforce the law.”
He warned club owners, hoteliers, and facility managers nationwide that their properties risk being seized if used for drug-related activities.
“We will definitely make an example with this particular club in Lagos,” he added.
Marwa also highlighted NDLEA’s achievements over the last 30 months, including 45,853 arrests, 9,263 convictions, the seizure of over 8.5 million kilograms of various illicit drugs, and the rehabilitation of 26,613 drug users. He noted that 9,848 anti-drug sensitisation activities were carried out across schools, markets, religious centres, and motor parks within the same period.
The NDLEA chairman commended officers for maintaining professionalism despite risks and pressures, saying the agency’s incentive and recognition system has improved operational outcomes.
