Court orders interim forfeiture of Pretty Mike’s nightclub over alleged drug dealings
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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of Proxy Lagos Nightclub, owned by popular socialite and entertainer Mike Nwalie, widely known as Pretty Mike, over allegations that the premises were being used for drug storage and distribution.
Justice Musa Kakaki issued the order on Tuesday, November 4, after reviewing an ex-parte application filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) through its counsel, Buhari Abdulahi.
According to the NDLEA, the nightclub, located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, served as a storage and distribution hub for 169 cylinders containing 384.662 kilogrammes of nitrous oxide (commonly known as laughing gas) and 200 grammes of cannabis sativa. The agency further alleged that Pretty Mike and his associate, Joachim Hillary, used the facility to plan a “large-scale drug party.”
Abdulahi argued that the property was an “instrumentality of crime” under the NDLEA Act, urging the court to grant temporary forfeiture to the Federal Government to preserve the premises pending the conclusion of investigations.
«“Granting the order will ensure that the property remains secure while the NDLEA continues its probe. No party will be prejudiced by this action,” Abdulahi told the court.»
In a supporting affidavit, Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Nasiru Garba Bungudu, stated that the NDLEA received credible intelligence in October 2025 regarding preparations for a drug-fueled event at the nightclub. Acting on the tip, NDLEA operatives from the Lagos Strategic Command raided the venue around midnight on October 26, 2025.
During the operation, officers reportedly seized the nitrous oxide cylinders and cannabis while arresting over 200 persons, including Pretty Mike and Hillary. The agency also alleged that the club had a history of drug-related activities conducted with the knowledge and consent of its owner.
The court’s interim forfeiture order will remain in effect pending further investigation and possible forfeiture proceedings.
