Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Delhi, India-bound passenger, Freeman Ogbonna, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos for ingesting 80 wraps of cocaine.
The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday said the suspect was placed under observation in NDLEA custody where he began to manifest signs of discomfort.
According to the agency Ogbonna excreted 80 wraps of cocaine weighing 889 grams through his mouth and anus over a period of four days.
The Agency added; “The suspect who claimed he was recruited into drug trafficking by one of his relatives eventually passed out a total of 80 wraps of cocaine weighing 889 grams through his mouth and anus over a period of four days.
“The great risk that almost took his life notwithstanding, Ogbonna said he was given the drugs to swallow at a hotel in Ipodo area of Ikeja with a promise to reward him with N300,000 cash if he successfully delivers the consignment in India”.
Chairman of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd) while commending efforts of the agency urged them to remain vigilant and intensify their offensive action against drug cartels in every community nationwide.
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