Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
have apprehended two women for alleged drug trafficking. The
arrests were made at the Murtala Mohammed International
Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
The suspects are a hair stylist, Faith Onuoha, 24, allegedly caught
with one kilogramme of methamphetamine hidden in her brazier
and inner wear and a London-based fashion designer, Sulikiatu
Bisola Animasaun, 25, with 3 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in
packs of chocolates.
The Airport Commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, said Onuoha was
detected with the assistance of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria
(FAAN).
Umar said: “I must commend the officials of FAAN for their support
and cooperation. Onuoha wanted to take a local flight to Abuja
where she will connect another flight to Malaysia but was caught
at the local wing of the airport. She packed 750 grammes of
methamphetamine in her brazier and inner wear while 250
grammes were also ingested by her. Animasaun was arrested
during screening of passengers on a British Airways flight to
London. “Thirty sachets of cocaine weighing 3kg was found inside
two chocolates containers in her bag,” Umar said.
Animasaun told investigators that she was lured into the drug
deal.
She said: “This is a very big mistake on my part. I hope I will be
given the opportunity to right my wrongs. They promised me 3,000
pounds to take the packs of chocolates. Apart from the financial
inducement, I should have resisted the temptation. It is a mistake
that will never happen again.”
Preliminary investigation revealed that the London-based fashion
designer was seen as a good courier who may not attract
suspicion. She has dual citizenship and had lived in London all her
life. Her British international passport number is 306673168. Her
Nigeria international passport number is A0243146.
Onuoha hails from Orlu in Imo State. According to her, she wanted
to use the proceeds of the drug business to further her education.
She said: “I am a hair dresser because I have no money to pursue
my education. I completed my primary school in 2003 and wanted
to use the proceeds from the drug business to further my
education.”
NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Ahmadu Giade said the agency
would prevent drug trafficking.
Giade said: “The officials that made the seizures and arrests must
sustain their efforts in prompt interception of drugs. Drug
traffickers male or female must be stopped from tarnishing the
image of our country. I urge members of the public to collaborate
with the Agency in tracing drug barons. We must stop them from
the criminal trade and promote peaceful coexistence in our
country.”
The suspects, said Giade, will soon be charged to court.

Source : thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/47411-ndlea-nabs-woman-with-drugs-in-her-underwear.html

So sad!