NDLEA nabs S’African, US-based grandma with cocaine, loud shipments
BusinessDay's headline. Reported by BusinessDay, BusinessDay, Nigerian Tribune, TVC News, Daily Trust, The Sun Nigeria and 1 more.
What the sources say, in brief
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, according to TVC News, Daily Trust and The Sun Nigeria. The agency also arrested a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother, Anetor Gloria Ubong, with 9.45kg of cannabis imported from the United States, the outlets reported. Nigerian Tribune described the cocaine seizure at Lagos International Airport, while TVC News and Daily Trust named Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Vanguard reported the arrests were disclosed on Sunday. BusinessDay also reported an arrest of a physically challenged woman in Delta, though the excerpt gives no details. The story is developing.
Key points
- NDLEA arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65kg of cocaine, according to TVC News and Daily Trust.
- A 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother, Anetor Gloria Ubong, was arrested with 9.45kg of cannabis, according to The Sun Nigeria.
- The cannabis was reportedly imported from the United States, Vanguard reported.
- The arrests were disclosed on Sunday, Vanguard reported.
- BusinessDay reported a separate arrest of a physically challenged woman in Delta State.
What we know
- NDLEA arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine in Lagos, according to multiple outlets.
- NDLEA arrested a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother, Anetor Gloria Ubong, with 9.45kg of cannabis, according to multiple outlets.
- BusinessDay reported an arrest of a physically challenged woman in Delta and recovery of illicit drugs.
Sources differ: Nigerian Tribune names Lagos International Airport as the location, while TVC News, Daily Trust and The Sun Nigeria name Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
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NDLEA nabs S’African, US-based grandma with cocaine, loud shipments. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, according to TVC News, Daily Trust and The Sun Nigeria. The agency also arrested a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother, Anetor Gloria Ubong, with 9.45kg of cannabis imported from the United States, the outlets reported. Nigerian Tribune described the cocaine seizure at Lagos International Airport, while TVC News and Daily Trust named Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Vanguard reported the arrests were disclosed on Sunday. BusinessDay also reported an arrest of a physically challenged woman in Delta, though the excerpt gives no details. The story is developing. Covered by 7 publications. BusinessDay: NDLEA nabs S’African, US-based grandma with cocaine, loud shipments. BusinessDay: NDLEA nabs S’African, US-based grandma with cocaine, loud shipments. Nigerian Tribune: NDLEA arrests S’African woman, US-based grandma with large cocaine, loud shipments. TVC News: NDLEA Arrests South African Woman With 36.65kg Cocaine, US-Based Grandma With ‘Loud’. Daily Trust: NDLEA arrests South African woman, US-based grandma with drugs. The Sun Nigeria: US-based grandma with loud, cocaine shipments arrested by NDLEA. Vanguard: NDLEA arrests US-based grandma, South African woman with large cocaine, loud shipments.
Who is covering it
- BusinessDay Nigeria NDLEA nabs S’African, US-based grandma with cocaine, loud shipments …Arrests physically challenged lady in Delta, recovers illicit drugs Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 26 Oct · Tier 2
- BusinessDay Nigeria NDLEA nabs S’African, US-based grandma with cocaine, loud shipments …Arrests physically challenged lady in Delta, recovers illicit drugs Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 26 Oct · Tier 3
- Nigerian Tribune Nigeria NDLEA arrests S’African woman, US-based grandma with large cocaine, loud shipments NDLEA has arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Lagos International Airport and 25 Oct · Tier 3
- TVC News Nigeria NDLEA Arrests South African Woman With 36.65kg Cocaine, US-Based Grandma With ‘Loud’ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother, Anetor Gloria Ubong, with 9.45kg of high-grad 25 Oct · Tier 3
- Daily Trust Nigeria NDLEA arrests South African woman, US-based grandma with drugs The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 34-year-old South African woman with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother with 9.45kg of cannabis imported from the United States. The agency 26 Oct · Tier 3
- The Sun Nigeria Nigeria US-based grandma with loud, cocaine shipments arrested by NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother with 9.45kg of cannabis and a 34-year-old South African woman with 36.65kg of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. 25 Oct · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria NDLEA arrests US-based grandma, South African woman with large cocaine, loud shipments The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disclosed on Sunday that it's operatives have arrested a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother, Anetor Gloria Ubong, with 9.45kg of high-grade cannabis, loud, imported from the United States and a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, wit 25 Oct · Tier 3
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