In a shocking repeat offence, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Christian Ifeanyi Ogbuji, a 48-year-old businessman, for smuggling cocaine worth an estimated N4.6 billion. Ogbuji was first arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in May 2023, after ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine weighing 1.986kg. He was subsequently convicted and fined N3,000,000 with a two-year prison sentence, which he avoided by paying the fine.Accordi...

Yesterday, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency officers stormed a hotel catching suspects preparing to ingest 200 wraps of cocaine.The operation, based on intelligence, targeted individuals attempting to smuggle drugs to Saudi Arabia for the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage.The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared the information via his X account on Thursday, along with a video showing the intercepted contraband.Sharing a video,...

In another development, the Vakola police have successfully apprehended four Nigerian individuals on charges of drug trafficking. The arrest led to the seizure of 55 grams of cocaine with an estimated value of Rs. 56.24 lakhs.The incident unfolded on January 10 when the police arrested Anthony Maduka Nyize (32) from Kadam Wadi, Santacruz East. Subsequent investigations revealed his accomplice, Sonia Devi, also known as Sairam (22), who was apprehended on January 14....