- The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of socialite Pretty Mike.
- He was detained at a nightclub.
- The arrest is linked to allegations of drug possession.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has addressed the recent arrest of well-known socialite Pretty Mike.
He was apprehended at a nightclub on allegations of drug possession.
In a statement from Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the agency emphasized that any event organized for the use, distribution, or abuse of illegal substances is considered a criminal offense.
Babafemi detailed that the NDLEA conducted a raid on a drug-related party that took place from the night of Saturday, October 25, into the early hours of Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Proxy Night Club on 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Over 100 guests were detained, including the club owner, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, also known as Pretty Mike, and his manager, Joachin Millary.
He further cautioned nightclub owners and partygoers that organizing, hosting, or participating in drug parties is illegal.
The statement reads, “These ‘drug parties’ contravene the explicit provisions of the NDLEA Act and will be treated as serious narcotic offences.
“In the case of the drug party at Proxy night club, organisers went above board and had the audacity to produce and circulate flyers inviting fun seekers to come together to commit crime, an act that not only constitutes an incitement to commit crime but equally an affront to the law enforcement capabilities of the country if condoned.
“Nigeria is currently grappling with a very high prevalence rate of drug abuse, particularly among our youths. These illicit drug parties do not only fuel the drug scourge but equally serve as hubs for new recruitment into drug addiction and actively undermine our current national efforts to safeguard public health and security.
“In the recent case, the NDLEA was meticulous and professional throughout the processes leading to the raid and during the operation. Following intelligence on the party, our undercover agents conducted surveillance on the facility, made pre-purchases of illicit drugs from within the club and for four hours between 11pm on Saturday and 3am on Sunday during the party, our operatives observed and recorded drug transactions and abuse going on before we eventually disrupted the brazen public display of illegality and made arrests.
“All attendees initially arrested were later profiled, addressed, counselled and released within hours in custody, in line with best global practices while the two principal suspects: Pretty Mike and his manager, Joachin Millary remain in custody following the seizure of 384.882 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis and other substances from the club’s store.
“While the Agency will intensify surveillance and apply the full force of the law against perpetrators, owners of properties, hotels, and event centres found to be knowingly hosting such illegal activities risk the confiscation and forfeiture of their assets to the Federal Government. Those held in custody in the ongoing case will face prosecution while we will file for forfeiture of the property, Proxy Night Club, in which the drugs were found.
“The Agency urges all patriotic Nigerians, parents, religious and community leaders, as well as concerned citizens to be vigilant, report such activities, and partner with the NDLEA in combating this threat to national well-being.”
