NDLEA places 9 Nollywood stars on watch-list • Sends search team to Baba Suwe’s

Date: 17-10-2011 12:30 pm (12 years ago) | Author: Idbabe
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- at 17-10-2011 12:30 PM (12 years ago)
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It is no longer news that celebrated comic act, Babatunde Omidina popularly known as Baba Suwe was arrested on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine out of the country. What is, however, of interest to many now is that cocaine is yet to be found in his system.

The actor, whose career spans over two decades was arrested on his way to France where he was supposedly going to act as the master of ceremonies at the naming ceremony of an Air France staff. Following his arrest, the agency disclosed it had placed nine other Nollywood stars on the watch-list. The nine stars, according to sources, cut across both English and Yoruba film genres, and are said to have either carried drugs in the past, associated with drug barons or are drug users.

The agency disclosed it had been compiling the list since the arrest of Yetunde Wunmi, another Nollywood actress, who was arrested for drugs in 2006. The nine stars on watch-list are said to be very big with large fan base.

Baba Suwe, who had been trailed by rumours of drug peddling for years, was arrested after scanners at the airport detected a substance suspected to be drugs in his stomach. He was subsequently arrested and detained by the NDLEA for “investigation and observation”. Since Wednesday night till the time of filing this report, no drug had been found either on him, his house or in his excreta.

Meanwhile, a source told Sunday Sun that the NDLEA sent a search team to Baba Suwe’s house in Ikorodu to seek evidence that could strengthen its case. The search team left without disclosing whether they found anything concrete to nail the comedian. The search, which was done discreetly, lasted several hours and was carried out on Thursday to avoid tampering with evidence.

Baba Suwe’s arrest brings to three the number of Nollywood stars arrested within five years for drug offences. Wunmi, whose real name is Hassanat Akinwande Taiwo, was arrested in 2006 while on her way to London. She excreted 92 wraps of cocaine, while another Nollywood star, Prince James Uche, was arrested in March 2007 and excreted 1.336kg of drug.

According to the NDLEA, Baba Suwe has excreted twice, but no drug has yet to be found . He excreted on Friday evening and Saturday without passing out any substance. The actor, whose failing health is well-known, was taken to hospial on Friday night for a comprehensive medical check-up to avoid complication and ascertain his true state.

Posted: at 17-10-2011 12:30 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
- terryworld at 17-10-2011 01:51 PM (12 years ago)
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hehehe,, joke of the month

Posted: at 17-10-2011 01:51 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- cadanre at 17-10-2011 02:01 PM (12 years ago)
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What about the TOLLYWOOD and KEBBYWOOD star?

Posted: at 17-10-2011 02:01 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- Bahceerat at 17-10-2011 03:29 PM (12 years ago)
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na wa oooo, dem don chop dem no fit talk tru again. GOD AV MERCY
Posted: at 17-10-2011 03:29 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- kattie77 at 17-10-2011 03:41 PM (12 years ago)
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They will definitely set him free like d others
Posted: at 17-10-2011 03:41 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kebella at 17-10-2011 04:37 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: cadanre on 17-10-2011 02:01 PM
What about the TOLLYWOOD and KEBBYWOOD star?
madam kebbywood is already a baron Cool  she no dey swallow .......she dey use folks lik baba suwe as tool Grin Grin Grin Grin

Posted: at 17-10-2011 04:37 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- hosbert at 17-10-2011 05:09 PM (12 years ago)
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Wahala dey o
Posted: at 17-10-2011 05:09 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- donspirado88 at 17-10-2011 05:15 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: kebella on 17-10-2011 04:37 PM
Quote from: cadanre on 17-10-2011 02:01 PM
What about the TOLLYWOOD and KEBBYWOOD star?
madam kebbywood is already a baron Cool  she no dey swallow .......she dey use folks lik baba suwe as tool Grin Grin Grin Grin
Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Grin Grin
Posted: at 17-10-2011 05:15 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- kebella at 17-10-2011 05:23 PM (12 years ago)
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 Grin Grin Grin Grin

Posted: at 17-10-2011 05:23 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- terryworld at 17-10-2011 05:31 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: cadanre on 17-10-2011 02:01 PM
What about the TOLLYWOOD and KEBBYWOOD star?
huh?

Posted: at 17-10-2011 05:31 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- cadanre at 17-10-2011 05:34 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: terryworld on 17-10-2011 05:31 PM
Quote from: cadanre on 17-10-2011 02:01 PM
What about the TOLLYWOOD and KEBBYWOOD star?
huh?

Ehn now the two woods stars has to be on the watch-list also.

Posted: at 17-10-2011 05:34 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- LEONE at 17-10-2011 06:06 PM (12 years ago)
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Seriously,this serious.
Posted: at 17-10-2011 06:06 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- cadanre at 17-10-2011 06:20 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: LEONE on 17-10-2011 06:06 PM
Seriously,this serious.

AND IT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL WONDER.

Posted: at 17-10-2011 06:20 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- moralemike07 at 17-10-2011 06:37 PM (12 years ago)
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Hmmm
Posted: at 17-10-2011 06:37 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- CHUKAGLY at 17-10-2011 06:40 PM (12 years ago)
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Make una free baba o or.....

Posted: at 17-10-2011 06:40 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- toibeli at 17-10-2011 06:56 PM (12 years ago)
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Let the axe fall where they may Roll Eyes
Posted: at 17-10-2011 06:56 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- mallorca at 17-10-2011 06:58 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: kebella on 17-10-2011 04:37 PM
Quote from: cadanre on 17-10-2011 02:01 PM
What about the TOLLYWOOD and KEBBYWOOD star?
madam kebbywood is already a baron Cool  she no dey swallow .......she dey use folks lik baba suwe as tool Grin Grin Grin Grin
Iron Lady Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley

Posted: at 17-10-2011 06:58 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- kebella at 17-10-2011 07:00 PM (12 years ago)
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evening sir Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

Posted: at 17-10-2011 07:00 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- mallorca at 17-10-2011 07:14 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: kebella on 17-10-2011 07:00 PM
evening sir Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
Gini ka ndi awusa a furu na ahu gi?

Posted: at 17-10-2011 07:14 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Jcneu at 17-10-2011 07:24 PM (12 years ago)
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  Huh? Huh? Huh? Sad Sad Sad
If eventually they don't find anything,baba Suwe should sue them so they will think twice before raising a false alarm. Shocked
Posted: at 17-10-2011 07:24 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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