A drug suspect Michael Nwobodo Alli, 31, was on Monday
re-arrested after breaking through a glass wall in an attempt to escape at the
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja. He was found in possession
of eighty-one (81) pellets of hard drugs packed in a clean Parker Whisky carton
along with boxes of chocolates in a duty free bag.
The arrest took place during screening of
passengers on an Emirates airline flight from Dubai.
As soon as the drug was detected, the suspect took to his
heels breaking through a glass wall but was pursued by narcotic officers and
apprehended with the help of security officials at the airport. Preliminary investigation
revealed that the suspect resides in Dubai where he works as a technician.
NDLEA commander at the Abuja airport, Mr. Hamisu Lawan said
that the suspecyt sustained minor injuries in the process. “During routine
screening of passengers, the suspect Michael Nwobodo was found with drugs. He
immediately started running and broke through a glass wall in an attempt to
escape justice. Our officers ran after him and caught him with the help of
other security officials at the airport. It is amazing that he could break through
a glass wall but fortunately, he sustained minor injuries and had been treated”
Hamisu stated.
The suspect told investigators that he ran away because he was
afraid of arrest. “I live and work in Dubai. I came to Nigeria for my father’s
burial but decided to bring the drugs because I needed money. When the drug was
discovered, I ran because I was afraid of arrest. I am ashamed of myself and do
not know how to face my friends and relatives”. He hails from Enugu State.
NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Col. Muhammad Mustapha
Abdallah thanked the officers and members of the airport community for their
efforts that led to his re-arrest. “I am pleased with this arrest. I thank the
officers and members of the airport community for their support. We are
prepared to track down drug traffickers and scuttle the activities of drug
trafficking organizations” Abdallah stated.
The suspect will soon be charged to court.
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