I invested N.9m in drug business – Suspect

 NDLEA Director General Ahmedu Giade

An electronic dealer at Alaba International market, Lagos, is currently under investigation in connection with unlawful exportation of 450 grammes of methamphetamine to Malaysia.


The suspect, Olewunne Chibuzor Darlington, said that he invested N900, 000 in drug trafficking in expectation of five million naira profit.


His criminal plan was foiled by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.


NDLEA commander at the Lagos airport, Hamza Umar, who confirmed the arrest said that Darlington was found to have ingested narcotics.

In his words, “the scanning machine revealed that the suspect ingested drugs during screening of passengers on an Ethiopian Airline flight.

He was on his way to Malaysia but during observation, he excreted 450 grammes of substance that tested positive to methamphetamine.”

In his confessional statement, the suspect said he wanted to purchase electronics with the illicit drug proceeds.

“They told me that I can make five million naira profit if I invest nine hundred thousand naira. It was a trial business for me because it is my first time. I also did it because of my financial predicament. I am from a poor family and the eldest child,” he stated.

The suspect also appealed for mercy.

The Chairman of NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, while commenting on the arrest called for stiffer punishment for drug traffickers.

“No doubt, stiffer punishment will help in reducing cases of drug production and trafficking. We shall prevent drug traffickers from using the country as a transit point for drug trafficking.

“It is sad that a businessman will prefer to invest in criminality when there are countless legitimate businesses,” Giade said.

The NDLEA boss however expressed delight that the suspect was caught in Nigeria.