NDLEA Arrests Rich Bizman With Sacks Of illegal Substance After Return From The UK

 

Mr Kolapo Oladapo Raji, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Trans Fortress Global Resources, a notable real estate development firm, has been arrested by NDLEA operatives. 

Raji has been on NDLEA watchlist since 2025 following credible intelligence. The 57-year-old drug kingpin was arrested at his Safe Court Apartment residence in Ikate, Lekki Lagos on Thursday 12th February 2026 after sustained surveillance soon after his return from the United Kingdom.

A search of his residence led to the recovery of four large bags containing parcels of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis with a total weight of 89.20kg.

Also recovered from him at the point of his arrest was a 2024 model Toyota Hilux.

 In his statement, he claimed he got involved in the illicit drug trade after financing some consignments for his overseas associate. He said hundreds of millions of naira paid to him as profit by his associate motivated him to establish his own independent drug distribution channel.