Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Ubodoeze.
He was arrested after almost three weeks of a manhunt, according to the editorial.
Ubodoeze was nabbed for attempting to export two kilograms of cocaine concealed in vehicle propellers to Angola.
Following the seizure of the cocaine consignment at a logistics company in Aspanda, Trade Fair Complex, in the Ojo area of Lagos on 21th February 2025, swift contacts were made with Angolan authorities who in turn arrested the supposed recipient of the illicit drug in Angola, after which the identity of the sender was unravelled.
A statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA explained that as a result, NDLEA operatives on Thursday March 6, tracked Ubodoeze to his house in Ago palace way area of Isolo, Lagos where he was caught in a KIA Sport Utility Vehicle trying to escape.
“A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a large quantity of phenacetin, a cutting agent for cocaine weighing 75.50 kilograms packaged and branded as semolina, while a digital scale used in weighing illicit drugs was recovered from his house.“
“In his statement, Ubodoeze admitted dealing in cocaine while selling motor spare parts at Ladipo market, in the Mushin area of Lagos.
“He stated that the supposed recipient of the illicit consignment in Angola alerted him the moment he was arrested in Angola hence his bid to evacuate his house and flee from the area shortly before NDLEA officers swooped on him,” Babafemi said.
