Emma Elekwa, Onitsha
A 55-year-old-man and a 16-year old girl have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for alleged drug trafficking in Anambra State.
The suspects, Charles Ajaoku and Amaka Okafor were apprehended together with Paul Ejiofor, 50, Isaac John, 28, and Musa Mohammed, 20.
Ajaoku was arrested in his hometown, Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area.
He was accused of pushing different drugs and habouring criminals.
Ajaoku, popularly called Mmonwu, according to the Agency, has reportedly evaded arrest for a long time.
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While Paul Ejiofor was caught in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government with 1.4kg of cannabis sativa, Isaac John was arrested at Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area reportedly with 600g of Cannabis sativa.
Musa Mohammed was arrested in Amansea in Awka North Local Government Area with 80g of Cannabis sativa.
Ajaoku admitted peddling drugs, but denied being a drug lord, blaming frustration as his reason for his actions.
Amaka Okafor was arrested at Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area allegedly with different quantities of methaphythamine hidden in her body while her sister, Chisom, was said to have been arrested for aiding the crime.
She denied engaging in the business but said her elder cousin, Ada Anazodo gave her the drugs to hide.
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