A London-based Nigerian spinster, Ifeoma Ethel Okpala has been apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.
She was caught with 1.525kg of substance suspected to be cocaine during screening of passengers on an Arik flight to London. She was found to have ingested 20 wraps of the drugs weighing 300 grammes while 54 wraps weighing 1.225kg was packed and worn by her as a diaper.
The 37-year-old who is a 1997 graduate of Banking and Finance of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology was later placed under observation to excrete the drugs she ingested. She hails from Ezinifite in Anambra State but has been working in London for five years as a support worker in a mental home. The suspect who was promised £5,000 to smuggle the drugs said her driving force was to holiday in the United States.
She however blamed her action on greed. According to her, she earns £2,500 monthly and should have rather been contented with her legitimate income. “It is difficult to believe that I could be convinced into trafficking drugs. I am ashamed of myself. I do not know what to tell my friends. I wanted to spend my holidays in the United States and also buy some goods for sale in Nigeria. It was not a pleasant experience swallowing the dope. I ingested 30 and threw up 10 so I decided to pack others on my body. I know I have disappointed my friends” she lamented.
Confirming the arrest, NDLEA Airport Commander Alhaji Hamza Umar described her action as shameful. “Drug trafficking is a shameful act. It is a criminal offence and those caught are ashamed. First, she has lost some of her rights and in addition, she will be prosecuted” , Hamza stated. The commander also commended female officers of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for their cooperation towards the successful arrest.
Investigation revealed that Ifeoma came into the country for a religious meeting but she could not control her greed. When she agreed to smuggle the drugs, her sponsors took the drugs to her hotel room in Lagos. At the hotel, she ingested some of the drugs and packed others on her body before heading for the airport to board her flight.
Reacting to Ifeoma’s apprehension, Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade warned prospective drug couriers on the consequences of such criminal acts. “Those that are contemplating drug trafficking for whatever reason should also prepare their minds for arrest and prosecution by NDLEA . We shall continue to do our best and protect the country from the activities of drug barons and major drug traffickers” Giade stressed. The suspect will soon be charged to court.
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Posted: at 29-08-2010 09:16 AM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
let this police people take their time because nothing concerning with the drug, mi i no dey fear them i get some little charm wee i go dey use to pass them
Posted: at 30-08-2010 09:49 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
mezkaz18 at 30-08-2010 01:50 PM (13 years ago) (m)
A beg make dem set the woman free , abi bcs she no settle una well. Lady next time make U settle them oooooooo! I mean ROJA the ...... them, especially them KELEBE
Posted: at 30-08-2010 01:50 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
olamerus at 30-08-2010 01:53 PM (13 years ago) (m)
Our so called political leaders do worse thing but instead of them being disgraced their crimes are being swept under the carpet. if she was a high ranking politician i tell u no one would hear about it in the news......
Posted: at 30-08-2010 01:53 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
divineproject at 30-08-2010 02:22 PM (13 years ago) (f)
My questions are: Who are the sponsors?..........Who is shielding these people?..........because if there are no sponsors, there will be no courier(s)......NDLEA, get down to real business, stop trying to cure this HIV with Panadol, it wont work.
A LITTLE HELP HERE; A LITTLE HELP THERE, MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND!
Posted: at 30-08-2010 02:22 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
ksurrina at 30-08-2010 03:40 PM (13 years ago) (f)
Now you remember your friends and how wrong you are. The bible told us "The love of money is the root of all evil", so you fall in the trap. You want to vacation in United States then do some over time at work. You want to send things to Nigeria start small and then gradually step up. We always want to start at the top instead at the bottom. Even Jehovah Himself show us that we have to start small. He started with Abraham then Isaac etc. It took the children of Israel how many years in bondage and the wilderness before they reach the promise land. Even though the wilderness was caused by their disobedience. The bible is there to teach us how to be in abundance of wealth with the good Lord. Stop going the devil way because all it give to us is disgrace and shame.
Godly WISDOM is to Fear God. His UNDERSTANDING is to resist the devil.
Posted: at 30-08-2010 03:40 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
mat-James at 30-08-2010 04:00 PM (13 years ago) (m)
she is 37yrs, if she will cool her as in the dungeon for some years may be she go reach her late forties b4 coming out & marry, and me i go tell her "GO & SIN no MORE" dat time, but 4 now sorry eehh
Posted: at 30-08-2010 04:00 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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...30 traps of cocaine,.....God have mercy.... 
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