NDLEA nabs businessman with cocaine worth N3.6bn in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi. He was caught with 1.550kg of cocaine hidden in the walls and railings of his luggage at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The NDLEA Director for Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared this news in a statement on Sunday.

Babafemi explained that Onyebuchi, who runs a marble business in Lagos, was arrested in the departure hall of Terminal II. He was trying to board a Qatar Airways flight to New Delhi, India.

A search of the suspect's check-in bag revealed 1.550kg of cocaine cleverly concealed in its walls and railings.

Onyebuchi reportedly admitted that he sold his marble business and other assets to gather N23 million for this drug deal. He planned to sell the cocaine in India for up to N100 million.

Babafemi stated, "In a candid confession that shows the desperation behind the drug trade, Nwankwo said he had sold off his marble business and every asset he owned to raise the ₦23 million he paid for the consignment. He expected to sell it in India for as much as N100 million."

The suspect is still in custody and is waiting for prosecution.