A 51-year-old Nigerian man who was
allegedly attempting to smuggle 3.870kg of suspected Methamphetamine to
Nairobi, Kenya, was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
by the NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency).
The suspect, Odeyemi Ademola Ayodeji, was arrested during outward security screening of passengers on a Kenyan Airways flight, Vanguard reports.
The drug was reportedly found in
Ayodeji’s luggage, wrapped in a white transparent polythene bag, which
also contained food ingredients like pepper, crayfish, and melon.
During investigations, Ayodeji reportedly revealed that he had attempted to smuggle the drugs due to financial hardship.
“I am owing people. I couldn’t sleep
because of debts. I have two wives. But the first one left to live
with her parents because of my condition.
I would have made a profit of
$15,000 (N2.4 million) had I succeeded in selling the drug in Nairobi. I
intended paying my debts and start a business with the money
realised,” he said.
Photo Credit: Vanguard
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