Kwara State Pilgrim, Iyabo Binuyo Excretes 76 Wraps Of Cocaine.

A female pilgrim from Kwara state, identified as Basira Iyabo Binuyo, who was on her way to Medina, Saudi Arabia to perform the annual pilgrimage, has tested positive to narcotic ingestion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Binuyo was apprehended by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and was immediately placed under observation where she reportedly excreted 76 pellets of substances found to be cocaine.

Giving an account of the situation, the Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Hamisu Lawan, stated that Binuyo was under observation until she expels all the ingested pellets of drugs.
According to Lawan, “Mrs. Binuyo was arrested during the outward screening of passengers on an Emirate flight to Medina through Dubai.
“She has so far excreted 76 pellets of drugs that tested positive for cocaine. Meanwhile, she is still under observation until the drugs are completely expelled.”Lawan added.
Meanwhile the 55-year-old suspect who hails from Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, stressed that she committed the crime in order to gather her air ticket to Saudi Arabia.
The mother of 3 who is a trader at Dosumu Market in Lagos State, said: “I am a trader in Lagos, married with three children. I wanted to expand my cosmetic business but I have no money.
“My sponsor offered to foot my expenses to Saudi on pilgrimage. I was excited until I was asked to take drugs along.
“I wanted to decline but considering the offer of N1 million, I accepted. I swallowed the drugs in Lagos and took flight to Abuja on my way to Medina but I was caught in the process.” Binuyo opined.
In a related development, officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) , also apprehended another suspect, Okpalanem Henry at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for inserting seven wraps of cocaine weighing 355 grammes inside his anus.
Confirming the development, the Commander of the NDLEA at the airport, Ahmadu Garba, said the suspect, who hails from Imo State, holds a dual citizenship of Nigeria and Mali.
According to Garba, the suspect was apprehended during outward screening of passengers on an Ethiopian Airline flight to Hong Kong, China through Addis Ababa.
Speaking further, Garba said, “An arrest has been made of a suspect travelling to Hong Kong, China.
“He hails from Imo State but was travelling with a Malian international passport. The name on his passport is Diara Sauduo, while his Nigerian name is Okpalanem Henry. The case is under investigation.” Garba said.
Meanwhile, the suspect admitted that he was aware of the death penalty in China for the crime he committed but stressed that he optimistic of safe passage.
According to him, “I know that there is capital punishment for drug trafficking in China but I was optimistic of safe passage.
“Unfortunately, I was caught with only seven wraps. Maybe that is my destiny. I am married with three children.” He said.
Furthermore, Chairman/Chief Executive of the Agency, Colonel Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (rtd), has expressed satisfaction with the arrests, adding that it is a product of diligence and vigilance.
According to him, “The arrest of the suspects is commendable. We will continue to be on the alert in protecting all exit and entry points from drug trafficking organisations.
“I am glad that the suspects were arrested here, thus preventing them from untimely death and also protecting the image of our country from disrepute.” Abdallah said.
Meanwhile both suspects identified as Basira Iyabo Binuyo and Okpalanem Henry were going to Saudi and China where drug trafficking is punishable by death.