In a major drug bust, NDLEA operatives have uncovered a sophisticated drug distribution network operating from a plush 80-room Victoria Island hotel, recovering cannabis worth over N1 billion.
The five-storey establishment, known as The Hook Hotel/Caesar Hotel, was raided between April 25-26, 2025, yielding 589 bags of Canadian Loud weighing 417.3kg. Three suspects - Eze Ayitu, Ofuokwu Samuel, and Emmanuel Ameh - were arrested, while two others remain at large.
NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi revealed the haul included luxury vehicles suspected to be drug trade proceeds: a Toyota Prado, Toyota Sienna, Volkswagen van, Kia Cerato, and Dodge Caravan. Agents also confiscated 84 TVs and 13 refrigerators from the property located at 16 Waziri Ibrahim Street, off Elsie Femi Pearse Street.
"This operation dismantles a major distribution hub camouflaged as legitimate hospitality business," Babafemi stated. The Canadian Loud strain, known for its high potency, had an estimated street value of N1,042,500,000.
The raid comes amid NDLEA's intensified crackdown on drug cartels exploiting luxury accommodations. Recent months have seen similar busts in high-end Lagos apartments and nightclubs.
Security analysts note the sophistication of this operation, suggesting international drug syndicate involvement. NDLEA has vowed to track down the fleeing suspects as investigations continue.
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