Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have
foiled attempt by two suspected drug traffickers to smuggle 5.1kg of
white powdery substances that tested positive to cocaine into the
country.
The
drugs were intercepted at Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA)
Enugu during the inward screening of passengers on an Ethiopian Airline
flight.
The drugs were concealed inside hand bags and document folders. Two arrests have been made in connection with the seizure.
The NDLEA commander at the Enugu Airport, Nsikak-Abasi Udoh, gave the
names of the suspects as Okoye Ikechukwu Matthew with passport number
A04483481 and Dominic Junior Igwe with passport number A02375991.
According to Nsikak-Abasi: “Okoye Ikechukwu Matthew was arrested with
1.500kg of cocaine hidden inside hand bags while Dominic Junior Igwe
was found in possession of 3.600kg of cocaine concealed inside three
folders. The total weight of the seized drugs is 5.1kg.”
Okoye Ikechukwu Matthew, a 34-year-old who works as a security guard
in South Africa told officials that he brought the drug for his friend.
“I work as a security guard in South Africa. It was my friend in
Nigeria that requested for the drug. My role was to bring it and he will
reward me. It happened that I was arrested by the NDLEA. I feel bad and
pray that I will soon be out of this problem,” Okoye stated. He hails
from Ezeagu in Enugu State.
Dominic Junior Igwe, a 29-year-old trader, said he got involved in drug trafficking because he needed money.
His words: “I am a trader but I am unable to pay my rent. My capital
has dwindled over the years to the extent that I am in debts. I was
sponsored to Sao-Paulo, Brazil to bring cocaine. I regret my
involvement,” Dominic stated. He hails from Ebonyi State.
Commenting on the development, the chairman of the NDLEA, Ahmadu
Giade, has directed the Enugu Airport Command to tighten security checks
at the airport.
“This arrest and seizure is a welcome development, because we must
eradicate illicit drugs from our country. I want the commander to
intensify security checks and ensure the interception of narcotics at
the Enugu Airport,” Giade stated.
According to Giade, the suspects will soon be charged to court.
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