In a shocking incident, NDLEA operatives have arrested a 93-year-old man, Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, in his home in Umuagbaigba, Amavo Nkwogu village, Osisioma local government area of Abia state on Tuesday 7th April 2026 for alleged drug trafficking. According to Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the agency, a search at his residence led to the recovery of 7.7 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis. This arrest is a stark reminder that no one is too old to be involved in illicit activities.
Babafemi mentioned that the suspect claimed he had worked as a truck pusher but later learnt painting and tiling before going into the illicit drug business over a year ago. He claimed he had been smoking skunk since 1959 before turning it into business. This peculiar claim raises questions about the extent of his involvement and whether he was coerced into the business. The NDLEA will need to investigate further to unravel the truth behind his statements.
Meanwhile, the agency has also made another significant arrest in connection with an international drug syndicate. Gohouri Michael, 41, an Ivorian national, was arrested on Monday, February 16th at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano with 82 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.49kg. Michael was arrested during the outward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET940 to Milan, Malpensa via Addis Ababa. This arrest is a notable breakthrough in the agency's efforts to disrupt local collaborators of international drug syndicates.
The NDLEA's efforts to combat drug trafficking are commendable, but the challenge remains in addressing the root causes of the problem. The agency will need to work with local communities and stakeholders to prevent young people from being lured into the illicit drug business. Furthermore, the agency should also focus on rehabilitating those who are already involved in the business, like the 93-year-old suspect.
As the investigation into the alleged drug trafficking continues, the community is likely to be left wondering how a 93-year-old man became involved in such activities. The NDLEA will need to provide more information about the circumstances surrounding his arrest and the extent of his involvement. The community impact of this incident will be significant, and it will be interesting to see how the agency addresses the issue going forward.
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