By Obasola Olatunde
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed a forfeiture suit against Proxy Night Club in Victoria Island, Lagos, owned by popular socialite Mike Nwogu, widely known as Pretty Mike, following a shocking drug-themed party busted by operatives over the weekend.
The agency confirmed that the action was taken after a midnight raid uncovered nearly 385 kilograms of Canadian Loud a potent strain of cannabis alongside other illicit substances stored within the premises.
According to NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, undercover operatives had infiltrated the club on Saturday night after intelligence reports revealed that the event organisers had circulated flyers inviting guests to a “drug party.”
The surveillance lasted about four hours before a full-scale operation was launched between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., leading to the arrest of over 100 attendees, including Pretty Mike and the club’s manager, Joachin Milary.
Speaking in Abuja during the agency’s annual commendation and awards ceremony, NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), said the forfeiture case would serve as a deterrent to others promoting drug abuse under the guise of entertainment.
“In Nigeria, possession and use of drugs in any premises is illegal. We will not allow a culture of impunity to evolve where nightclubs openly encourage drug use. If we ignore one, in weeks, every club will host a ‘drug night’,” Marwa warned.
He further cautioned club owners, hoteliers, and facility managers nationwide that any property found to aid drug-related activities risks government seizure.
“All club owners should take note: if your premises are used to promote or harbour drug use, you risk losing it to the government. We will make an example with this particular club in Lagos,” he said firmly.
Marwa praised NDLEA personnel for their courage and professionalism despite daily exposure to danger and temptation, adding that the agency’s internal reward system had strengthened morale and boosted results.