An auto dealer based in Lagos has been arrested by National
Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officials after he excreted 52 wraps of
cocaine at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. He was arrested
as he was about to board a flight to France en route Milan, Italy. It took Ken
four days to excrete all the drugs from his system.
The 36 year-old from Imo State said he went into the
business to better the life of his family and prayed that he be released on
time so he can witness the birth of his unborn child as his pregnant wife is
due to give birth soon.
"I sell motor
spare parts, but at present I have no shop and my wife is pregnant, about to
give birth to our first child. I got myself involved in drug trafficking to
take care of my family. I ingested 52 wraps of cocaine for a fee of E4,000. I
sincerely plead for mercy. My greatest desire is to be released from custody
before my wife’s delivery date,” he said.
Chairman of NDLEA, Mr Ahmadu Giade while speaking about the
arrest suggested stiffer penalties for drug trafficking culprits so as to deter
others from engaging in the crime
"In addition
to public enlightenment, stiffer penalties are effective means of addressing
the problem of illicit drug trafficking and abuse. It will assist in the
drastic reduction of the financial attraction of drug trafficking.”
he didnt settle as others do that's why he was arrested. Dont fool us.
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