Crime
80-year-old grandpa arrested with illicit drugs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested an 80-year-old grandfather, Pa Aremu Shojobi, with 14 kilograms of cannabis at his home in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos State.
The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, September 22.
ALSO READ: NDLEA intercept cocaine, opiod concealed in sanitary pads
“In his statement, the Octogenarian claimed he has been in the business of selling illicit dr+gs for 25 years.
He further claimed he gets his supplies from Benin republic, and sells to his customers from his residence between 7am and 10pm every day,” the statement reads.
-
Latest1 week agoSex video leak sparks disciplinary action as FUOYE suspends two students
-
Business1 week agoThe CBN’s Exposure Draft on Holding Companies of Banks: Matters Arising
-
Comments and Issues1 week agoEkiti 2026: Will INEC redeem self or slide further?
-
Latest1 week agoTinubu Grants Customs Boss Adeniyi Final Six-Month Extension to Oversee Single Window Project, Succession
-
Latest6 days agoAPC’s Asogwa wins Enugu North senatorial by-election by wide margin
-
News1 week agoYiaga Africa Flags Discrepancies in Ballot Papers of Ekiti Governorship Poll
-
Football1 week agoWorld Cup group stage heats up as Germany face Ivory Coast, Netherlands meet Sweden in crucial fixtures
-
Latest6 days agoAPC, PDP clinch key by-elections as INEC declares winners in Kano, Rivers