NDLEA nabs ‘wanted’ drug kingpin Alhaja Ajoke in New Year raids
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on a New Year raid, arrested a wanted drug Kingpin and Lagos socialite, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, in her mansion in the Okota area of Lagos following the interception of a truckload illicit drug consignment from her staff same day.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, the 61-year-old drug lord fondly called Alhaja Ajoke in social circle, but in the drug underworld, she is known as Iya Ruka’s true identity has been shrouded in mystery for years while she remained on the wanted list of NDLEA for leading one of the drug cartels operating from Mushin area of Lagos.
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“The lid was, however, blown off her invincibility on Wednesday 1st January 2025 when NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence intercepted a white Izuzu truck carrying 44 jumbo sacks containing 1,540 kilograms of imported cannabis and driven by one of her staff, 41-year-old Abideen Adio. Thereafter, the operatives stormed her hideout at 33 Adebayo Oyewole Street, off Ago Palace way, Okota, where they arrested her.
“On the surface, Alhaja Ajoke is a businesswoman who imports fabrics and shoes from China, but beneath is a massive illicit drug trade. She is also recognized as the Iyalaje of Blessing Sisters, an influential club of society women in Lagos,” the statement read in part.
