Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested a Lagos-based billionaire and real estate mogul, Kolapo Raji, for allegedly being the kingpin in an international drug trafficking syndicate.
The Director, Media & Advocacy of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, who announced the arrest of Raji who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trans Fortress Global Resources, in a statement on Sunday, said the suspect was nabbed at his residence in Ikate, Lekki, on Thursday, February 12, after he had been on the agency’s watchlist since 2025.
Babafemi said the 57-year-old Raji was arrested after returning from the United Kingdom and a search of his residence led to the recovery of 89.20 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis, as well as a 2024 Toyota Hilux vehicle.
“The 57-year-old drug kingpin was arrested at his Safe Court Apartment residence in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos on Thursday, 12th February 2026, after sustained surveillance soon after his return from the United Kingdom,” the NDLEA spokesman said.
“A search of his residence led to the recovery of four large bags containing parcels of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis with a total weight of 89.20kg.
“Also recovered from him at the point of his arrest was a 2024 model Toyota Hilux. In his statement, he claimed he got involved in the illicit drug trade after financing some consignments for his overseas associate.
“He said hundreds of millions of naira paid to him as profit by his associate motivated him to establish his own independent drug distribution channel,” the statement said.
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