A Nigerian lady framed for drugs peddling and jailed in Saudi Arabia has become an NDLEA officer.
Zainab Habib Kila, from Jigawa State spent months in a Saudi Arabia jail in 2019 after being framed for drug peddling.
She had traveled from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in company with her mother, Mrs. Maryam Aliyu, and sister, Hajara Aliyu.
But was arrested at Saudi Arabian airport over allegations that a luggage, bearing her name tag, contained an unlawful substance believed to be tramadol.
It was later revealed that she was set up when the NDLEA uncovered a cartel that specialized in planting illicit drugs in travellers’ luggage at Kano Airport.
Following the discovery, President Muhammadu Buhari directed the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, to take all necessary steps towards ensuring that Zainab Aliyu returns to Nigeria.
It was gathered that following her return to the country, Zainab completed her mandatory one-year NYSC scheme, and has now been enlisted into the NDLEA.
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