The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of a property owned by popular socialite and entertainer Pretty Mike, following allegations that the premises were used for drug storage and distribution
Justice Musa Kakaki granted the order on Tuesday after hearing an ex parte motion filed by counsel to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Buhari Abdulahi.
The property, located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, and operating as Proxy Lagos Night Club, was allegedly used to store and distribute 169 cylinders (384.662 kilograms) of nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, and 200 grams of cannabis sativa.
According to the NDLEA, the nightclub is owned by Mike Nwalie (Pretty Mike) and Joachim Hillary, who allegedly used the venue to prepare for a “large-scale drug party.”
In the motion dated October 27, 2025, Abdulahi requested the court to grant interim forfeiture of the nightclub to the Federal Government, describing it as an “instrumentality of crime” under the NDLEA Act. He also sought a suspension of all commercial and entertainment activities at the property until investigations are concluded, arguing that the order was necessary to preserve the integrity of the premises.
An affidavit by Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Nasiru Garba Bungudu, revealed that the NDLEA received credible intelligence in October 2025 about preparations for a major drug event at the nightclub. Acting on the tip-off, NDLEA operatives from the Lagos Strategic Command raided the venue on October 26, 2025, around midnight.
During the operation, officers seized 169 cylinders of nitrous oxide and 200 grams of cannabis, and arrested over 200 people, including the two respondents. Laboratory analysis later confirmed that the substances were controlled drugs. The affidavit also claimed the nightclub had a history of drug-related activities conducted with the knowledge and consent of its owner.
After reviewing the motion and evidence, Justice Kakaki granted the NDLEA’s request, ordering the interim forfeiture of the nightclub to the Federal Government and suspending all activities at the venue pending the completion of investigations.
The case has been adjourned to January 28, 2026, for further hearing.