NDLEA arrests suspects in multiple drug trafficking operations
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested several individuals, including an Ivorian, Gohouri Michael, and a Nigerian medical doctor, Dr Chudi Ofomata, for alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking and other drug-related offenses. The arrests took place across various states and involved the seizure of cocaine, skunk, and other illicit substances. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi detailed the operations, which targeted both traffickers and their coordinators. The agency continues its efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks nationwide.
What happened
- Gohouri Michael was arrested at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport after ingesting 82 wraps of cocaine.
- NDLEA operatives tracked and arrested Dr Chudi Ofomata at his residence in Ogun State, recovering drugs from his home.
- A luxury bus belonging to Chisco Transport was intercepted in Lagos, leading to the recovery of 15 kilograms of skunk and the arrest of two suspects.
- In Abia State, a nonagenarian, Pa Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, was arrested after 7.7 kilograms of skunk were found in his home.
- Additional arrests and seizures were made in Ogun, Imo, Niger, Borno, and Lagos States, including the interception of large quantities of codeine-based syrup and other illicit substances.
