A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed an application filed by social media influencer Afolabi Michael Kazeem, popularly known as KC Luxury, seeking to overturn an order extending his detention for 30 days over alleged involvement in the trafficking of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine.
The court held that the detention extension order granted on August 20, 2026, was validly issued and supported by the Nigerian Constitution and relevant drug-control legislation.
Kazeem, through his counsel, Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal (SAN), had urged the court to set aside or strike out the detention order.
His lawyer argued that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to extend Kazeem’s detention, maintaining that only a Magistrate Court could issue a remand order under Sections 293 to 299 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015.
Counsel also argued that the detention extension amounted to unlawful interference with Kazeem’s constitutional right to personal liberty.
However, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), represented by Abu Ibrahim, rejected the argument, describing it as a misconception of the nature of the order issued by the court.
The NDLEA lawyer argued that the August 20 order was not a remand order under the ACJA, but an order extending the suspect’s detention to allow the relevant authorities to conduct further investigations into the alleged drug trafficking offence.
How KC Luxury Was Arrested
According to the court’s ruling, Kazeem was arrested on August 13, 2026, at the departure hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to travel to Paris, France.
The NDLEA had informed the court that his arrest followed the seizure of 184.5kg of cocaine at a DHL facility in Ikeja, Lagos.
The agency alleged that Kazeem was connected to the shipment and that his arrest was therefore necessary to facilitate further investigation into the suspected drug trafficking operation.
Court Upholds Detention Extension
Delivering judgment on the application on Thursday, Justice Aluko held that Sections 293 to 299 of the ACJA, which govern remand proceedings, were not applicable to the circumstances of the case.
The judge further held that the Federal High Court has exclusive jurisdiction over drug-related matters pursuant to Section 251(1)(m) of the 1999 Constitution and Section 26(1) of the NDLEA Act.
Justice Aluko also found that the evidence presented by the NDLEA established reasonable suspicion of a drug-related offence, which could justify temporary deprivation of liberty under Section 35 of the Constitution.
The court consequently dismissed Kazeem’s application, describing it as an abuse of court process and lacking in merit.
The ruling means that the detention extension order granted on August 20 remains in effect, subject to any further legal proceedings or orders of the court.