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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 34-year-old Ugandan woman, Farida Nansubuga, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 87 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.15kg out of Nigeria.
The suspect was intercepted on November 3, 2026, at the screening point of Terminal 2 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos, while preparing to board a flight back to Uganda.
During a joint passenger screening exercise involving NDLEA operatives and aviation security personnel, officers grew suspicious and subjected her to a body search.
Upon taking her to a designated private search room, operatives discovered the illicit drugs strapped tightly around her waist and held in place beneath two layers of underwear.
During interrogation, Nansubuga disclosed that she originally entered Nigeria on October 29 alongside members of her church to attend a prayer program at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Ikotun, Lagos.
While the rest of her delegation returned to Uganda following the programme, she admitted to staying behind to take on a drug courier assignment.
According to her statement, a friend identified as Joy in Uganda connected her with a local contact in Nigeria. On the morning of her departure, a man delivered the cocaine to her hotel room and instructed her on how to conceal it beneath her clothing to bypass airport security.
Although no fixed financial compensation was agreed upon, Nansubuga stated she expected to receive at least $1,000 upon successfully delivering the consignment.
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