The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has confirmed the arrest of one Okeke Adolphus Anayochukwu, for being in possession of cocaine.
Mr. Anayochukwu, a 52-year-old father of four, was arrested with black liquid cocaine at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA).
Speaking to news men, the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said Anayochukwu was arrested on Tuesday 15th March with 20.75 kilograms concealed in bags contain makeup mascara.
He was arrested on his arrival at the Abuja airport onboard Qatar Airways flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil through Doha, Qatar to Abuja.
“Married with four children, the indigene of Oraifiti in Akwusigo local government area of Anambra State claims he was a businessman dealing in children wares before delving into the illicit drug business. He claimed he met the person who gave him the consignment to deliver in Nigeria for a fee of Two Million (N2, 000,000) Naira at a drinking joint in Brazil,” the Agency’s spokesman said.
