24 year old woman arrested with 193 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport
The
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday May 2nd arrested 24
years old Rose Uche Igbinoba (pictured), with 193 wraps of cocaine hidden
inside packs of sweets at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)
Lagos.
Rose who arrived Nigeria from Dubai, was arrested after the whitish substance weighing 3.230kgs which she wrapped in the sweet packs, tested positive for cocaine.
Speaking on her arrest, NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Ahmadu Garba said Rose who hails from Edo state and her accomplice were arrested by the vigilant men of NDLEA
Rose who arrived Nigeria from Dubai, was arrested after the whitish substance weighing 3.230kgs which she wrapped in the sweet packs, tested positive for cocaine.
Speaking on her arrest, NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Ahmadu Garba said Rose who hails from Edo state and her accomplice were arrested by the vigilant men of NDLEA
“One Igbainoba Uche
Rose, who concealed 3.230kgs inside sweets was apprehended at the arrival hall
during inward screening of passengers. A suspected member of the cartel, Ofor
Kamsochukwu Chimezie was arrested on a follow-up operation. The suspects are being
investigated,”he said
When
interrogated, Rose said she was promised N500,000 to traffic the banned
substance
“I work as a clerical
staff after I completed my primary school because there was no money to further
my studies. I have suffered hardship in life, but a man offered to assist me
establish my personal business. He promised to pay me half a million Naira.
This was how I got involved in this problem” Rose said.
She and her accomplice will be charged to court soon.
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