A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered that a nightclub allegedly owned by nightlife promoter Pretty Mike be temporarily seized by the Federal Government following claims that it was used to store and distribute illicit substances.
Justice Musa Kakaki issued the ruling after reviewing an ex parte motion presented by Buhari Abdulahi, the legal representative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The property, located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, and operating as Proxy Lagos Night Club, was said to have served as a storage site for 169 cylinders (about 384 kilograms) of nitrous oxide—popularly known as laughing gas—and 200 grams of cannabis sativa.
According to the NDLEA, the facility belongs to Mike Nwalie, widely recognized as Pretty Mike, and his associate Joachim Hillary. The agency alleged that the pair used the venue to organize what was described in court documents as a “large-scale drug party.”
Counsel to the NDLEA, Abdulahi, while moving the motion dated October 27, 2025, argued that the nightclub had been “used as an instrumentality of crime,” thus making it liable for forfeiture under the NDLEA Act. He also asked the court to suspend all social and business activities on the premises, stressing that the restriction was vital to “preserve the property’s evidential value.”
In a sworn statement, Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Nasiru Garba Bungudu, disclosed that the agency acted on credible intelligence in October 2025 regarding an upcoming drug-themed event at the club. Acting on this information, NDLEA operatives reportedly stormed the premises around midnight on October 26.
“During the operation, officers recovered 169 cylinders of nitrous oxide and 200 grams of cannabis, while more than 200 individuals, including the two suspects, were arrested,” the affidavit partly read.
Subsequent laboratory analysis confirmed the substances were controlled drugs. The agency further stated that Proxy Lagos had previously been under surveillance for similar activities allegedly conducted with the owner’s consent.
After examining the motion and supporting documents, Justice Kakaki granted the NDLEA’s requests, ordering that the nightclub be placed under interim forfeiture and all operations suspended until investigations are concluded.
The case was adjourned to January 28, 2026, for further proceedings.
