How my husband planted drug on me, says suspect

A 38-year-old mother of three has told operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), that her husband planted drugs on her, without her being aware.

The suspect, Rashidat Abdulkarim who was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), is presently being quizzed over her attempt to export 2.04kg of cannabis to South Africa.

The dried weed that tested positive for cannabis was concealed in cartons of knorr seasoning cubes.

Abdulkarim, a trader, said she was shocked after operatives discovered the drugs in her cartons of seasoning.

She said: “I’m in shock and pain that my husband is behind my problem. My husband sent N28, 000 to buy locally made textiles. He also told me that a man will bring food seasoning and herbal medicines to me. I bought the textiles and added it to the seasoning bought by the man. On getting to the airport, drug was found inside the carton of seasoning.”

The woman who expressed worry over the state of her kids since her arrest, said: “I struggle to fend for myself and my three children. Even before my husband travelled to South Africa, he left me with the upkeep of the family. I have suffered so much financial neglect. I have never smuggled drugs all my life. He had done the worst!”

NDLEA airport commander, Mr. Hamza Umar said that the drug was seized at the cargo section of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO).

Umar explained: “The seizure was made during routine screening of goods at the cargo section. During a careful search, 2.04kg of cannabis was found to be concealed in a carton of knorr seasoning. Other items in the luggage are local textiles and herbal medicines. The consignor was immediately arrested following the discovery of the cannabis.”

Chairman of NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade has promised to carry out detailed investigation. “The case is being investigated and all those involved in the crime will not go unpunished”.