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NDLEA arrests ex-soldier, wife with 41kg illicit substances in Ilorin

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A disgruntled 52-year-old former soldier, Sergeant Ibrahim Musa, who deserted the Nigerian Army after he was posted to Chibok from Abati Army Barracks in Lagos, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

The former combatant was caught by the NDLEA operatives while trying to make local delivery of hard substances in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.

A statement issued by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday indicated that Musa was found to be carrying a shipment of 12.167 kilograms of Arizona (Cannabis Sativa), 4 grams of Cocaine and 25 grams of flunitrazepam in his car.

Babafemi disclosed that the suspect was apprehended by the eagle-eyed operatives on Thursday June 17, 2021 at Oke-Odo, Tanke area of Ilorin metropolis when he arrived from Lagos to supply his customers.

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Musa worked in the maintenance department of Abati Army Barracks in Lagos before he was redeployed to 117 Battalion in Chibok, Borno State.

Sources, however, said the combatant was unhappy with his new assignment and subsequently deserted the army.

“He arrived Ilorin in the company of his wife, Basirat Musa, in his Honda Accord car with registration number JJ 707 BL Lagos with the seized exhibit and was arrested at the point of delivery by operatives of Kwara State Command of the Agency.

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“Under interrogation, Ibrahim revealed that while at Chibok he got the connection of a supplier of Arizona (Cannabis) and other drugs in Lagos who he immediately contacted when he deserted the Army in October 2020. He said he decided to go into the illicit drug business to enable him to fend for his two wives and three children,” Babafemi disclosed.

Findings also showed that the suspect who was allegedly arrested on his second trip to Ilorin, resolved to travel with one of his wives, Basirat Musa, who he strongly claimed was unaware of his mission.

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All attempts to convince the authority and secure the release of Basirat failed as the agency insists that only the court can decide her fate.
Reacting to the arrest, NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has commended the operatives of the Kwara State Command for their resilience and vigilance.

He maintained that making an example of the ex-soldier will further pass a strong message that the agency just like the present administration is serious about the fight against corruption.

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