The
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (
NDLEA) has obtained closed-circuit
television (CCTV) footage of how Arik Air staff, Ikechukwu Chibuzor Oliver who
works as a catering loader smuggled three bags of cocaine among food supplies
for flight W3101. The Agency also invited the younger brother of main suspect,
Chika Egwu Udensi for questioning.
Mr. Uwachi
Amos Udensi, 32 years old was invited in connection with alleged complicity in
the ongoing investigation of 20kg of cocaine seized by the United Kingdom
Border Force at Heathrow Airport. The vehicles seized from Chika Egwu Udensi
include a Land Rover, an Equinox Chevrolet and a Dodge Hemi Magnum.
Narcotic
investigators are still working on evidences so far gathered on the case. However,
it is important to state that the management of Arik Air is giving necessary assistance
to the Agency.
Meanwhile the
Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade who expressed satisfaction
with the success of investigation, directed investigators to further widen
their search for more collaborators. “I am impressed with the success recorded
in the ongoing investigation. The swift arrest of the main accomplice reflects
our determination to speedily bring to justice all parties to the crime. Let me
reassure Nigerians and the international community that those behind this crime
has no hiding place” Giade stated.
Further investigation
has shown that Mr. Chika the main suspect lives ostentatious lifestyle far beyond
his salary. He is also believed to be involved in laundering illicit proceeds
of drugs under the cover of automobile importation.
The operational
tasking order issued by NDLEA Chairman to its operatives to look inwards into
the activities of the Agency and other airport workers is an immediate measure
to avert acts of compromise calculated to undermine airport security.
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