The
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday May 2nd arrested 24
years old Rose Uche Igbinoba 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.
According
to the NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Ahmadu Garba, the suspect, 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.
Wow!
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