A 34-year-old nursing mother, Chizoba Mbonu is currently undergoing interrogation in connection with an unlawful exportation of 6 kilogrammes of cannabis to China, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDELA said on Monday.
The nursing mother of a three month old baby, allegedly attempted to smuggle compressed, dried Indian hemp hidden inside a luggage meant for export on an Ethiopian airline flight.The drugs were detected by NDLEA officials during the routine inspection of cargoes at the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, NAHCO, shed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
Ms. Mbonu who is a Clearing and Forwarding agent, has a choice to be with her baby while investigation lasts, according to the NDLEA.
“The bag contains clothing, cell phones, cell phone batteries, and shoes,” Hamza Umar, NDLEA Lagos Airport Commander, said.
In her statement to the NDLEA, the suspect claimed ignorance of the contents of the bag.
“I am a licensed Clearing and Forwarding agent with five years experience. I was given the bag by a client to send to China,” Ms. Mbonu said.
“I was told that the bag contained sample goods, unfortunately drug was hidden inside,” Ms. Mbonu added.
The NDLEA Chairman, Ahmadu Giade said that the suspect will be charged to court soon.
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