Pretty Mike’s Proxy Lagos Night Club Seized Over Alleged Drug Activities

Kehinde Adeleye
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of a property belonging to socialite and entertainer Pretty Mike, following allegations that the premises were being 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 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 purportedly planned a “large-scale drug party” at the venue.
Abdulahi, in his motion dated October 27, 2025, urged 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 requested a suspension of all commercial and entertainment activities at the property until investigations are concluded.
In an affidavit deposed by Deputy Commander of Narcotics Nasiru Garba Bungudu, the NDLEA stated that it 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 location on October 26, 2025, around midnight.
During the operation, officers reportedly recovered 169 cylinders of nitrous oxide and 200 grams of cannabis, with over 200 persons arrested, including the two owners. Laboratory analysis later confirmed that the seized substances were controlled drugs.
The affidavit further alleged that the nightclub had a history of drug-related activities conducted with the knowledge and consent of its owners.
After reviewing the motion and accompanying evidence, Justice Kakaki granted NDLEA’s prayers, ordering the interim forfeiture of the nightclub to the Federal Government. The court also directed that all operations at the venue remain suspended pending the completion of investigations.
The case has been adjourned to January 28, 2026, for further hearing.