NDLEA arrests suspects in major drug trafficking operations
Three to four sentences introducing the article. Gohouri Michael, an Ivorian, and Dr Chudi Ofomata, a Nigerian medical doctor, were arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for their alleged roles in cocaine trafficking. The NDLEA also made several other arrests and drug seizures across different states, targeting various individuals and transport operations. The agency’s actions are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks and their collaborators.
What happened
- Gohouri Michael was apprehended at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport after ingesting 82 wraps of cocaine, weighing 1.49kg.
- He arrived in Lagos from Milan, Italy, on January 17, 2026, and stayed in Lagos, Enugu, and Kano before ingesting the drugs.
- NDLEA operatives arrested Dr Chudi Ofomata at his residence in Ogun State on March 27, 2026, and recovered promazepam and promethazine injection.
- A Chisco Transport bus was intercepted in Lagos on April 7, leading to the recovery of 15kg of skunk and the arrest of Kingsley Nsofor and Opara Ifeanyi.
- In Abia State, Pa Friday Ahukanna Chigbu was arrested on April 7, 2026, with 7.7kg of skunk, while in Niger State, a couple was arrested on April 9 with 118kg of skunk.
