The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully apprehended a pregnant woman and four other individuals, including a mother of three, during targeted raids conducted in Anambra and Lagos states.
The arrests unfolded in two separate operations, with the first one focusing on Oraifite and Umuni-Evili, Aguleri, Anambra State. Among the six suspects apprehended in this operation were Amarachi Akaolisa, a 25-year-old pregnant woman in her sixth month, and Ifeoma Iheanyi, a 21-year-old. The remaining suspects were identified as Okwuchukwu Chukwuka, Onyedika Ngwu, Ekene Hyginus, and Nzomiwu Ikechukwu.
According to Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy, the enforcement team successfully seized over 6 kilograms of cannabis, along with tramadol, diazepam, and codeine syrup during the raids conducted between Tuesday, 6th, and Thursday, 8th February.
Meanwhile, in Lagos, the NDLEA carried out raids on Saturday, 10th February, resulting in the arrest of two women: Boluwatife Adebayo and Omolade Fola Adebayo. The two women were apprehended in connection with drug-related activities in different parts of the state.
Ogah Sunday Adole and Boluwatife Adebayo were specifically arrested at Agidingbi, Ikeja, in possession of 220 grams of cannabis, 10.6 litres of codeine syrup, and various other psychotropic substances.
Omolade Fola Adebayo, the other suspect in Lagos, was nabbed at Ijesha with varying quantities of cannabis, codeine syrup, rohypnol, and molly. The arrests underscore the ongoing efforts by the NDLEA to curb the menace of drug trafficking in the country.
The suspects are expected to face legal consequences for their involvement in these illegal activities, as the NDLEA continues its commitment to maintaining a drug-free society.
