By Attah Ede
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted a cocaine hidden inside traditional Nigerian ceremonial wear, caps and headgears often worn as part of ‘aso-ebi’ attire in Lagos.
NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this through his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday.
According to him, operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, uncovered a consignment of cocaine hidden within “aso ebi” materials specifically male cap and female headgear intended for export to Europe.
He shared images and a video of the seized items, issuing a warning to Nigerians to be cautious when asked to transport clothing items abroad on behalf of others.
“In case you’re asked to help take as part of your luggage to Europe or elsewhere any aso-ebi fila and gele (traditional male cap and female headgear), the latest seizure of cocaine concealed in such materials uncovered by #ndlea_nigeria will make you think twice,” Babafemi posted.
He said this latest bust follows a string of recent discoveries by the agency, including the interception of an oil tanker modified with a hidden compartment specifically designed for smuggling drugs across the country.
