Ugandan Woman Arrested at Lagos Airport With 87 Wraps of Cocaine Concealed Under Her UnderwearOperatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 34-year-old Ugandan woman, Farida Nansubuga, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.15 kilogrammes of cocaine from Nigeria to Uganda.Nansubuga was intercepted on November 3 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while preparing to board a flight to Uganda.
A search reportedly led to the recovery of 87 wraps of cocaine strapped around her pelvic region and concealed beneath two layers of underwear.According to the NDLEA, the suspect arrived in Nigeria on October 29 with members of her church for a prayer session at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos. While the other members returned to Uganda, she allegedly stayed behind to collect the drug consignment for a friend identified as Joy.The agency said Nansubuga told investigators she expected to receive at least $1,000 after successfully delivering the drugs in Uganda. The NDLEA Chairman, Mohamed Buba Marwa, described the case as an example of how drug cartels exploit religious travel to recruit couriers.
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.