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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed a forfeiture suit against Proxy Night Club, a Lagos-based entertainment spot owned by popular socialite Mike Nwogu, widely known as Pretty Mike.
The legal action comes days after NDLEA operatives raided the nightclub, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, following intelligence that the venue was hosting a so-called “drug party.”
During the late-night operation, which lasted from around 11 p.m. on Saturday to 3 a.m. on Sunday, over 100 guests were reportedly arrested, including the club’s manager, Joachin Milary.
According to the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, undercover agents had earlier infiltrated the club, conducted pre-purchases of banned substances, and observed activities before swooping in.
The operation led to the recovery of 384.886 kilograms of Canadian Loud—a potent strain of cannabis—and other illegal substances allegedly stored within the premises.
Speaking on the development at the agency’s annual award and commendation ceremony in Abuja, NDLEA Chairman Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.) confirmed that the forfeiture case had been filed in line with Nigeria’s anti-drug laws.
Marwa accused the club’s management of “brazenly promoting” the illicit event, warning that such disregard for the law would not be tolerated.
“It is a crime to use, possess, or distribute drugs within any premises in Nigeria. We are a law enforcement agency, and we will not allow impunity to take root in the entertainment sector or anywhere else,” he said.
He cautioned club owners, hoteliers, and property managers nationwide that their facilities risk forfeiture if they are used for drug-related activities.
“Let this be a clear warning—if your property is used to aid drug crimes, it will be seized. We intend to make an example with this particular case,” Marwa stated.
Highlighting the agency’s achievements in the last 30 months, Marwa revealed that the NDLEA had made 45,853 arrests, seized over 8.5 million kilogrammes of illicit substances, and secured 9,263 convictions.
He also noted that 26,613 drug users had been counselled and rehabilitated during the same period, with nearly 10,000 anti-drug sensitisation campaigns carried out across the country.
He praised officers for their dedication despite the dangers and temptations associated with their duties, saying the agency’s recognition and reward system had boosted morale and improved operational outcomes.
The forfeiture case against Proxy Night Club is expected to serve as a litmus test for the agency’s intensified crackdown on drug-related offences within Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
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