NDLEA Vows To Prosecute Pretty Mike Over Illicit Gatherings And Seize Club After Drug Raid Shocks Victoria Island

 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has taken a firm stance against what it describes as a growing trend of “drug parties” following the arrest of Lagos socialite Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, widely known as Pretty Mike. The flamboyant nightlife figure, along with his manager, Joachin Millary, was apprehended during a raid at Proxy Night Club, situated at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The operation, carried out between the night of Saturday, October 25, and the early hours of Sunday, October 26, 2025, led to the arrest of more than one hundred party attendees.

Authorities said the operation followed credible intelligence suggesting that the event was designed as a “drug party,” where guests were encouraged to consume and trade illicit substances. According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the agency had been monitoring the event closely after the circulation of promotional flyers that openly invited fun seekers to what investigators described as a “criminal gathering.”

Babafemi emphasized that such events constitute a serious violation of Nigeria’s drug laws and would be treated as criminal acts. He condemned the audacity of the organizers who, instead of concealing their unlawful activities, publicized the event widely as if daring law enforcement to act. “They had the audacity to produce and circulate flyers inviting people to come together to commit crime,” he said. “Such acts not only incite criminal behavior but challenge the authority of the state if left unchecked.”

Surveillance by NDLEA operatives reportedly began several days before the event. Undercover agents conducted reconnaissance and made controlled purchases of illicit substances from within the club to confirm suspicions. During the raid, which lasted for about four hours, officers observed widespread drug consumption and transactions taking place openly on the premises.

The agency said a total of 384.882 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, along with other narcotics, were seized from the nightclub’s storage area. Babafemi described the raid as professional and evidence-based, stressing that every stage of the operation adhered to global best practices.

Those arrested during the operation were profiled, counseled, and later released within hours, except for the two principal suspects, Pretty Mike and his manager, who remain in custody. NDLEA confirmed that both men would face prosecution for their roles in organizing the drug-fueled event.

The agency also issued a stern warning to nightclub owners, event organizers, and property managers across the country. Babafemi noted that anyone found to be knowingly hosting or facilitating drug-related gatherings risked severe penalties, including the confiscation and forfeiture of their properties to the Federal Government. Proxy Night Club, where the drugs were discovered, is already under consideration for forfeiture pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.

Nigeria, he said, is grappling with a dangerous rise in substance abuse, particularly among young people. Drug parties, according to NDLEA, not only worsen addiction rates but also serve as breeding grounds for the recruitment of new users. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying surveillance and prosecuting offenders, declaring that no individual, no matter how influential, would be spared.

Babafemi urged citizens to take a stand by reporting suspicious activities linked to drug use and distribution. He called on parents, community leaders, and faith-based organizations to support the agency’s ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and national security. “We appeal to all patriotic Nigerians to be vigilant and to partner with the NDLEA in combating this growing menace,” he added.

The arrest of Pretty Mike, a figure long associated with controversial displays in Lagos’ entertainment scene, has sparked widespread conversation about accountability and responsibility within Nigeria’s nightlife industry. Observers believe the development could signal a turning point in how the NDLEA confronts drug-related offenses tied to entertainment and leisure venues.

With the agency vowing to sustain its crackdown and extend its monitoring of clubs, lounges, and private events across major cities, the message appears clear. The NDLEA is not merely sending a warning; it is making an example of those who believe they can glamorize drug culture without consequence.

The unfolding case against Pretty Mike and his associates is expected to move swiftly through legal channels. Meanwhile, the NDLEA continues to urge citizens to resist peer pressure, avoid illicit substances, and support the nationwide effort to curb the spread of drug abuse that continues to endanger Nigeria’s youth and public well-being.