Why I Started Selling Cocaine, Rohypnol – Nigerian Graduate Confesses
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has
arrested a 23-year-old graduate with substance suspected to be ‘skunk
Cannabis.’
The state Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Buba Wakawa, who
disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin, said the substance
weighed about 250 grammes.
He said that the suspect, who hailed
from Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue, was arrested at Okada in
Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo.
He said other
suspected illicit drugs recovered from the suspect included eight wraps
of crack cocaine weighing 24 grammes, and 45 tablets of Rohypnol.
He explained that the arrest was based on information received on the illegal activities of the suspect in the state.
While
advising youths and the general public to shun drug trafficking and
fulfil their dreams and aspirations in life, the commander warned that
trafficking and abuse would cut short their enviable future.
“This
suspect ought to be preparing to further his studies or engage in any
meaningful work but that can only take place after he has been cleared
of this criminal charge,” he said.
He also disclosed that the suspect in his statement said that he had been smuggling drugs for the past one year.
Upon
interrogation, the suspect said: “I have been selling drugs for the
past one year. I attended Okada Grammar School, Okada, and graduated in
2010.
“Thereafter I studied Business Administration at Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, in 2013.
“After
my diploma course, l wanted a job to sustain myself but there was none;
that was how a friend introduced me to drug trafficking.
“In
order to get more profit, l sell different types of drugs like cocaine,
cannabis and Rohypnol. I get my supply from new road in Ovia South West
of Edo State.”
The NDLEA commander warned drug dealers to quit the illegal business or be prepared for arrest and prosecution.
He added that the suspect would soon be charged to court on completion of investigation.
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