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Businessman Undergoes Surgery To Extract 57 Wraps Of Cocaine Stuck In Stomach

* Deported from Lebanon 7 days after ingesting illicit drug, nabbed at MMIA

by Nafisat Abdulrahman
4 months ago
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Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe

Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe

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In a near death experience, a 59-year-old businessman Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe, has undergone an exploratory laparotomy surgery, to let out 57 out of 81 pellets of cocaine stuck in his stomach after seven days of ingesting the illicit substance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Igbokwe was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos during the inward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines flight on Sunday, January 25, 2025. He was promptly taken for body scan, which revealed illicit drugs in his system.

A statement signed by the NDLEA Director of Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, said he was soon after taken into NDLEA custody for excretion observation. Investigation revealed that Igbokwe who claimed to be into cloth business at Arena, Oshodi area of Lagos, departed Lagos on January 22 to Addis Ababa where he ingested the 81 wraps of cocaine the following day January 23 and boarded a flight to Beirut, Lebanon, to deliver the illicit consignment for a fee of $3,000.

Upon his arrival in Beirut, he said he was refused entry because he had less than $2,000, the amount required to grant him entry. He was then deported to Addis Ababa, where he attempted excreting the illicit drugs but could not. He, thereafter, proceeded to Lagos on Saturday, January 25 with the consignment in his bowel. He was, however, arrested upon his arrival at the Lagos Airport by NDLEA officers on January 26.

After five days under excretion observation, he could only expel 24 pellets following initial medical intervention at the Agency’s medical facility and the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja.

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With the clock ticking for him and the complication of other underlining medical conditions, the suspect was eventually admitted at the tertiary facility where he had to undergo exploratory laparotomy to extract the remaining 57 wraps of cocaine stuck in his stomach after his wife and brother endorsed the necessary consent forms on Thursday, January 30.

In all, a total of 81 pellets of the Class A drug with a gross weight of 1.943 kilograms were recovered from his stomach.

Meanwhile, NDLEA operatives in Lagos on Wednesday, January 29 intercepted a consignment of 2,000 kilograms of Ghanaian Loud, a strain of cannabis produced in Ghana, at Lekki beach, where two suspects: Sunday Awoyede and Christopher Cletus attempted loading them into a truck. The suspects, the skunk shipment and the van were immediately taken into custody. Another suspect, Lawal Idris Olasunkanmi was also arrested same day with 55kg skunk during a raid at his base in Mushin area of Lagos.

Across the country, NDLEA Commands and formations continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization lectures and advocacy visits to worship centres, schools, workplaces, palaces of traditional rulers and communities all through the past week. Instances include: WADA sensitization lecture to students and staff of Grand Light Model School, Ata Udosung, Akwa Ibom; Community Grammar School, Iganna, Iwajowa LGA, Oyo state; Ebute Afuye Primary School, Epe, Lagos state; Akwakuma Girls Secondary School, Owerri, Imo state; and Federal Government College, Kebbe, Sokoto state, while the Kogi state command of the Agency paid a WADA advocacy visit to Attah of Igala, HRH Mathew Opaluwa Oguche at his palace in Idah, among others.

While commending the officers and men of MMIA Strategic Command for their vigilance and professionalism in handling Chijioke Igbokwe’s case, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), warned those involved in the illicit drug trade that they’re not only destroying the lives of others, but equally putting their own lives at great risk.

He equally applauded the Lagos State Strategic Command for blocking the huge consignment of skunk from coming into the country. He recognized the concerted efforts of their compatriots in all the commands across the country for intensifying the WADA social advocacy lectures and sensitization activities to create a balance in drug supply and demand reduction efforts of the Agency.


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I am a dedicated reporter at Leadership Newspaper, where I bring a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling to a diverse range of topics, including business, sports, politics, and international affairs. My work aims to provide readers with accurate, timely, and engaging reports that break down the complexities of current events. From covering high-profile political shifts and court cases to exploring the latest in economic developments and sporting events, I strive to offer insightful and comprehensive coverage. My stories include in-depth analyses of economic trends, detailed political reports, and human interest pieces that highlight significant global and local events. I am committed to delivering news that informs and fosters a deeper understanding of the issues shaping our world. My goal is to engage readers with well-researched and thought-provoking content

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