Azubuike Odugwe Arrested Again With Cocaine In Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday said it had arrested a suspected notorious drug baron, Azubuike Odugwe, over unlawful importation of 1.025kg of cocaine. The Agency's Spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said that the arrest was made during inward screening of passengers on Emirates airline flight from Dubai. It said that Odugwe was found with wraps of powdery substances that tested positive for cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. "Odugwe, who is currently on bail over several drug charges brought against him by the Agency, was found with wraps of cocaine at the MMIA, Lagos. "The wraps of cocaine were packed in duty-free polythene inside his luggage. "This mode of drug concealment in duty-free bags is similar to the last drug charge involving him," it said. The statement also said that the suspected drug kingpin told investigators during interrogation that he had made a big mistake. It said that Odugwe had pleaded not guilty to previous charges where drugs were not found on him, alleging that his enemies were behind his trial. It also said that Ahmadu Garba, an NDLEA commander, described the arrest as a sign of what to expect in the future and promised to make the airport difficult for drug traffickers. "I am happy with this high profile arrest. It is a good way to start and sign of better days ahead. "The suspect travelled to Dubai on September 6 and was arrested on September 10 on arrival at the Lagos airport," Garba said.