By Musemil Abubakar
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has filed a forfeiture suit against Proxy Night Club, owned by Lagos socialite Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, following a raid on an alleged drug party at the premises.
NDLEA operatives stormed the club located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday, arresting over 100 guests, including Nwogu and his manager, Joachin Milary.
According to the agency, the operation followed intelligence reports that the organisers had circulated flyers advertising the event as a “drug party.”
In an update issued on Tuesday, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said undercover officers infiltrated the club, purchased samples of illicit drugs, and monitored activities for several hours before the raid.
Babafemi revealed that operatives 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 agency’s annual commendation and award ceremony in Abuja, NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa (retd.), said the forfeiture case was filed after it was confirmed that the club owner “brazenly advertised” a drug-fueled event, openly encouraging attendees to indulge in narcotics.
He warned that the NDLEA would not allow a “culture of impunity” to thrive in the entertainment industry or any sector of the country.
“In Nigeria, the possession and use of drugs on persons or premises is illegal. We will not allow a culture of impunity such as this to evolve. If we allow one, in a few weeks every nightclub in the country will be inviting people to attend drug parties,” Marwa said.
He cautioned club owners, hoteliers, and facility managers that their properties could be confiscated if used for drug-related activities.
“All club owners and hoteliers should take note: the risk is forfeiture of their properties if they allow drug offences on their premises. We will make an example of this club,” he warned.
Highlighting the NDLEA’s achievements over the past 30 months, Marwa said the agency had made 45,853 arrests, seized more than 8.5 million kilogrammes of assorted drugs, secured 9,263 convictions, and rehabilitated 26,613 drug users.
He added that 9,848 “War Against Drug Abuse” sensitisation campaigns were conducted across schools, markets, workplaces, and communities nationwide.
Marwa commended NDLEA personnel for their commitment to duty despite operational risks, noting that the agency’s reward system has boosted morale and enhanced results.
