After 17 years of evading capture, Ogbonnaya Kelvin Jeff, a notorious drug kingpin, has finally fallen into the hands of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos.
A high-profile fugitive, Jeff wasn’t just wanted in Nigeria—he was also a marked man in South Korea, where he had previously served a one-year prison sentence for drug-related crimes. However, rather than reform, he doubled down on his illicit trade, expanding his international drug trafficking network until his dramatic arrest.
Busted: The Sting That Ended His Reign
Jeff’s capture was the result of a meticulously planned intelligence operation by NDLEA agents, who had been tracking his movements for years. NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd.), commended the agency’s officers, calling the operation a landmark victory in Nigeria’s war on drugs.
“For 17 years, he stayed in the shadows, evading the law, but today, justice has caught up with him,” Marwa stated.
From Lagos to South Korea: A Web of Crime
Jeff’s criminal record is extensive. Despite serving jail time in South Korea, authorities noted that prison had little impact on his operations, as he resumed trafficking immediately after his release. His global drug empire has been linked to numerous international smuggling operations, making his arrest a critical breakthrough in dismantling cross-border drug syndicates.
What Comes Next?
Now in NDLEA custody, Jeff faces prosecution under Nigerian drug laws, with extradition requests from South Korea likely on the table. Meanwhile, investigators are working to uncover the full extent of his network, with a focus on tracking down his collaborators and cutting off supply chains.
With this arrest, the NDLEA has sent a clear message to drug traffickers: no matter how long you run, the law will find you.
NDLEA Nabs Notorious Drug Lord After 17 Years on the Run
After 17 years of evading capture, Ogbonnaya Kelvin Jeff, a notorious drug kingpin, has finally fallen into the hands of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos.
A high-profile fugitive, Jeff wasn’t just wanted in Nigeria—he was also a marked man in South Korea, where he had previously served a one-year prison sentence for drug-related crimes. However, rather than reform, he doubled down on his illicit trade, expanding his international drug trafficking network until his dramatic arrest.
Jeff’s capture was the result of a meticulously planned intelligence operation by NDLEA agents, who had been tracking his movements for years. NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd.), commended the agency’s officers, calling the operation a landmark victory in Nigeria’s war on drugs.
“For 17 years, he stayed in the shadows, evading the law, but today, justice has caught up with him,” Marwa stated.
Jeff’s criminal record is extensive. Despite serving jail time in South Korea, authorities noted that prison had little impact on his operations, as he resumed trafficking immediately after his release. His global drug empire has been linked to numerous international smuggling operations, making his arrest a critical breakthrough in dismantling cross-border drug syndicates.
Now in NDLEA custody, Jeff faces prosecution under Nigerian drug laws, with extradition requests from South Korea likely on the table. Meanwhile, investigators are working to uncover the full extent of his network, with a focus on tracking down his collaborators and cutting off supply chains.
With this arrest, the NDLEA has sent a clear message to drug traffickers: no matter how long you run, the law will find you.
