fficials of the National
Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday arrested 26-year-old Igwe Ogbonna for
possessing 630 grammes of cocaine hidden inside two pairs of sandals and his
luggage.
The discovery was made at
the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos while Ognonna was attempting
to board a Kenyan Airways flight to India.
According to the NDLEA
Airport commander, Mr Hamza Umar, the suspect wore one pair of the sandals
while another pair of sandals containing drug was in his luggage.
Umar said, “The suspect
was arrested following the discovery of the drug during a routine search.
Officers first found some cocaine inside the pair of sandals Ogbonna wore at
the screening area.
“During the search, some
quantities of cocaine were equally found in another pair of sandals and inside
his luggage. He was found with 630 grammes of cocaine hidden inside two pairs
of sandals and in his luggage.
Ogbonna told PUNCH
Metro that he was travelling to India to further his studies.
He said, “I was advised
to further my education in India since I had an uncle living there. They
gave me only 700 dollars, still I was excited because I have always wanted to
further my education.
“I was directed to Lagos
from the East after my travel documents had been prepared and the bag and pairs
of sandals handed over to me.
“The people who advised
me also instructed me to wear one of the sandals, so I felt bad when the drug
was detected.”
Chairman of the agency,
Ahmadu Giade, said that efforts were being made to arrest other persons
connected to the crime.
He said, “The agency is
working to identify other suspects who are involved in this criminal act.
“I also wish to state
that members of the public should be careful when people offer to sponsor them
abroad. Investigation has since commenced and the suspect will soon be charged
to court.”
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