The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) have apprehended two suspected drug traffickers for attempting to export 4.285kg of methamphetamine to India.
The arrests took place at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos during routine search on passengers boarding Ethiopian airline flight to India. The substance that tested positive for methamphetamine is valued at N68.5 million.
The drug according to the NDLEA Airport Commander, Mr. Hamza Umar was hidden inside a brown luggage. The names of the suspects are Eboro Joe Okwudili, 41 laid Opara Daniel, 30.
Hamza explained that "Eboro was the person travelling while Opara Daniel was assigned to monitor Eboro to avoid diversion of the drug. During screening, thedrug was discovered in his luggage at the baggage checking desk".
Eboro who sells clothes in Lagos said that the drug was given to him by a friend. "My friend lured me into drug smuggling because I requested for financial assistance.I spent all my savings on my pregnant wife's hospital bills. This affected my capital because I am a petty trader. Unfortunately, my friend said that he will help me only if I take a bag to India.
He gave me 2,000 dollars and also paid for my return tickets. I have never been involved in drug smuggling" Eboro who hails from Abia State stated. He is married with two children.
Another reason why we all have to believe NDLEA is still relevant in this country