Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a suspected notorious drug kingpin, Chief Joseph Azubuike Odugwe over unlawful importation of 1.025kg of cocaine.
Odugwe who was said to be on bail over several drug charges brought against him by the Agency recently, was found with wraps of a powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, during the inward screening of passengers on an Emirates Airline flight from Dubai.
The NDLEA Head of Public Affairs, Mitchel Ofoyeju who confirmed the arrest, said the wraps of cocaine were packed in duty-free polythene bags inside the suspect’s luggage.
NDLEA Commander at the Lagos Airport, Ahmadu Garba described the arrest of Odugwe as “a sign of what to expect in the future.” He added: “I am happy with this high profile arrest. It is a good way to start and sign of better days ahead. The suspect travelled to Dubai on 6th September and was arrested on 10th September on arrival at the Lagos airport.”
Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade said that the arrest of Odugwe is rewarding for the country’s fight against drugs.
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