The
National Drug Law Enforcement has apprehended a 38-year-old mother of three
children for attempting to smuggle 2.04kg Indian hemp to South Africa. The hemp
was said to have been concealed in cartons of Knorr seasoning cubes.
According
to a statement by NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, during
investigation, the suspect, Rashidat Abdulkarim, accused her husband who lives
in South Africa of implicating her.
The
NDLEA airport commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, said that weed was seized at the cargo
section of Nigeria Aviation Handling Company.
Umar
was quoted as saying, “The seizure was made during routine screening of goods
at the cargo section. During a search, 2.04kg of cannabis was found to be
concealed in a carton of Knorr seasoning.
“Other
items in the luggage are local textiles and herbal medicines. The consignor was
immediately arrested following the discovery of the cannabis.”
Rashidat
who sells female shoes and hand bags said she is still in shock that cannabis
was found in the consignment sent to her by the husband.
“I am in shock and pain that my husband is
behind my problem. My husband sent N28,000 to me to buy locally made textiles.
He also told me that one man will bring food seasoning and herbal medicines to
me. I bought the textiles and added it to the seasoning bought by the man. On
getting to the airport, drug was found inside the carton of seasoning. I am so
sad and disappointed,” Rashidat, who hails from Lagos State,said in her
statement.
She
also expressed worry over the welfare of her children.
Rashidat
said, “I struggle to fend for myself and my three children. Even before my
husband travelled to South Africa, he left me with the upkeep of the family.
“I
have suffered so much financial neglect. I have never smuggled drugs in my
life. He had done the worst. My eldest child is only thirteen years.”
NDLEA
Chairman, Ahmadu Giade, has promised to carry out detailed investigation,
adding that any other person culpable would be arrested and prosecuted.
Source:punchng
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