National Drug Laws and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on
Monday rearrested a drug suspect Michael Nwobodo Alli, 31, after breaking
through a glass wall in an attempt to escape at the Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport (NAIA) Abuja.
He was found in possession of 81 pellets of hard
drugs packed in a clean Parker Whisky carton along with boxes of chocolates in
a duty free bag, spokesman of the anti-narcotic agency Ofoyeju Mitchell said in
statement.
The arrest took place during screening of passengers
on an Emirates airline flight from Dubai.
As soon as the drug was detected, the suspect took
to his heels breaking through a glass wall but was pursued by narcotic officers
and apprehended with the help of security officials at the airport.
Preliminary
investigation revealed that the suspect resides in Dubai where he works as a
technician.
NDLEA commander at the Abuja airport, Mr. Hamisu
Lawan said that the suspect sustained minor injuries in the process.
“During routine screening of passengers, the suspect
Michael Nwobodo was found with drugs. He immediately started running and broke
through a glass wall in an attempt to escape justice. Our officers ran after
him and caught him with the help of other security officials at the airport. It
is amazing that he could break through a glass wall but fortunately, he
sustained minor injuries and had been treated,” Hamisu stated.
The suspect told investigators that he ran away
because he was afraid of arrest. “I live and work in Dubai. I came to Nigeria
for my father’s burial but decided to bring the drugs because I needed money.
When the drug was discovered, I ran because I was afraid of arrest. I am
ashamed of myself and do not know how to face my friends and relatives”. He
hails from Enugu State.
NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Col. Muhammad
Mustapha Abdallah thanked the officers and members of the airport community for
their efforts that led to his re-arrest. “I am pleased with this arrest. I
thank the officers and members of the airport community for their support. We
are prepared to track down drug traffickers and scuttle the activities of drug
trafficking organizations,” Abdallah stated.
The suspect will soon be charged to court, the
statement said.
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