NDLEA Nabs Former Footballer, Businessman in Lagos Over Drug Smuggling Attempts

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NDLEA Nabs Former Footballer, Businessman in Lagos Over Drug Smuggling Attempts.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted two major drug trafficking attempts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, dealing a fresh blow to narcotics smuggling rings operating through Lagos.

In the first case, Segun George Hunkarin, a former international footballer, and his associate, Ntoruka Chinedu, were arrested after Chinedu was caught arriving from Turkey with 37 wraps of cocaine, weighing 800 grammes, concealed in his hand luggage.

According to NDLEA spokesperson Mr. Femi Babafemi, the illicit cargo had been picked up during a stopover in Ethiopia, en route to Nigeria. Further investigation by the agency led to the arrest of Hunkarin — a retired professional footballer who once played in Brazil.

In a separate operation, NDLEA officers apprehended Amen Okoro Godstime, a Europe-based businessman, while attempting to board a flight to Spain via Casablanca. He was found with 5,000 tablets of Tramadol, cleverly disguised as common malaria medications such as Lonart, Amatem, and Aluktem.

Okoro reportedly told investigators that he intended to transport the drugs to Italy via France, where he resides.

The NDLEA says these arrests underscore its commitment to zero tolerance for drug trafficking and

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