A Federal High Court in Lagos has denied bail to social media influencer and businessman, Afolabi Michael Kazeem, popularly known as KC Luxury, and two alleged accomplices over their alleged involvement in the trafficking of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine valued at approximately ₦39 billion.
Justice Musa Kakaki ordered the remand of Kazeem, Boniface Freeman Ochoche Sule and Ikechukwu Ekugo Patriarch in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) after dismissing their bail applications.
The defendants were arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on a second amended 22-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy, cocaine trafficking and money laundering. 
All three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Following their arraignment, their respective defence lawyers, including Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal (SAN), Uche Okoronkwo and Chief Benson Ndakara, urged the court to grant them bail.
However, NDLEA counsel, Abu Ibrahim, opposed the applications, urging the court to reject the defendants’ requests for temporary release.
In his ruling, Justice Kakaki held that the bail applications lacked merit, citing the seriousness of the alleged offences, the potential punishment upon conviction and the risk of the defendants fleeing from justice.
The judge described drug trafficking as a major threat to society, particularly given the substantial quantity of cocaine allegedly involved and its purported international destination.
He subsequently dismissed the applications, ordered an accelerated hearing and fixed November 2, 3, 4 and 5 for trial. The defendants are to remain in custody pending further proceedings.
According to the charge marked FHC/LAG/CR/755/2026, the defendants allegedly conspired with two other suspects, Atandare Oladipupo Oluwarotimi and Latifat Yusuf, who were earlier arrested in London, United Kingdom, in connection with the case.
The prosecution alleged that the group arranged the export of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in five separate consignments and shipped through a courier company operating in Lagos.
The consignments reportedly carried Airway Bill Numbers 2079998314, 8224082370, 2079973571, 7181131742 and 2211893902.
The shipments were allegedly made under the name Yemi Ejide, an identity the prosecution claimed was an alias used by Kazeem.
The NDLEA further alleged that Boniface recruited Ikechukwu to facilitate the export operation, while Kazeem allegedly engaged a staff member of BOT Express Logistics on Lagos Island to process the shipments.
Kazeem was also accused of unlawfully possessing the cocaine before its intended export.
Investigators reportedly traced a payment of ₦13.2 million from a Zenith Bank account belonging to Mallamawa Ventures to the logistics company, allegedly in connection with the shipment.
Beyond the drug trafficking allegations, the 22-count charge includes several money laundering offences under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The prosecution accused Kazeem of allegedly moving substantial sums through several companies and personal accounts, including Mallamawa Ventures, Fateey Man Multi-Purpose Nig. Ltd, Patonifa Ltd, Ade-Lak Resources, Holmestas Global Services Limited and La Capital Enterprises.
The funds were allegedly channelled into the acquisition of luxury vehicles and landed properties as part of an alleged scheme to conceal proceeds from the suspected illegal drug trade.
He was also accused of failing to declare his assets to the NDLEA as required by law.
Kazeem, who is also known by the names KayCee Luxury, KC, Mr Luxury and Yemi Ejide, was arrested by NDLEA operatives on August 13, 2026, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
According to the agency’s allegations, he was attempting to leave Nigeria for Paris on a business-class flight when he was apprehended following the interception of the cocaine shipment.
