Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Nigerian woman based in Brazil, Mrs Anita Ugochinyere Ogbonna, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, with 100 pellets of cocaine concealed in her private part and handbag. The mother of three was arrested on Friday night on arrival in Abuja via Qatar Air from Sao Paulo, Brazil through Doha. The Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja, Mr Femi Babafemi said, upon a proper search on the woman, 12 wraps of cocaine inserted in her private part were extracted while another 88 pellets stuffed in socks were discovered hidden in her handbag. Meanwhile, over 410 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs have been intercepted and seized by NDLEA operatives in Plateau and Kwara states. “With the recent launch of the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA), we must all aim for the ultimate goal of winning this battle sooner than expected.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 04, 2021 11:26 UTC