The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazilian national, Ms. Ingrid Rosa Benevides, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with 30.09 kilograms of heroin valued at over ₦3 billion.
The Director, Media and Advocacy of the Agency, Femi Babafemi, said, “The suspect was arrested on January 23, 2026, on arrival from Doha aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1431.”
He stated, “Twenty-one factory-sealed coffee packs containing 30.09kg of heroin were recovered from her checked-in luggage.”
According to Babafemi, “This represents the largest single heroin seizure recorded at the Abuja airport.”
He disclosed, “The suspect claimed during interrogation that she came to Nigeria on holiday.”
He added, “At MMIA, Lagos, two passengers heading to Turkey were intercepted with 3,990 pills of tapentadol and tramaking.”
Babafemi said, “Our Marine Command intercepted 1,848kg of cannabis at Jakande Beach, Lekki.”
He noted, “Two suspects were arrested over the transportation of explosives concealed in bags heading to Kano and Kaduna.”
According to him, “In Borno State, 179,590 pills of tramadol and diazepam were seized, leading to the arrest of Rabiu Imam.”
He stated, “In Edo State, a traditional ruler and another suspect were arrested with 681kg of skunk and 181kg of cannabis seeds.”
Babafemi added, “Several other arrests and seizures were recorded in Ekiti, Benue, Delta, Oyo, FCT, Lagos, Ondo and other states.”
He disclosed, “NDLEA officers sustained War Against Drug Abuse sensitisation activities nationwide.”
He said, “These were carried out in schools, worship centres and communities.”
According to him, “Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended the commands involved for their professionalism.”
The spokesman concluded, “Officers were urged to maintain high standards in drug control operations.”
NDLEA Intercepts ₦3bn Heroin at Abuja Airport, Seizes Explosives, Drugs Across States
