I sold marijuana to fund my education – Graduate says
A Graduate of Geophysics at the Ambrose Ali University , Ekpoma , was arrested by NDLEA operatives in Iyeu -Otua community following a tip – off. THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested one Iredia Austine in the Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State for alleged drug trafficking. Southern City News learnt that Austine, said to be a graduate of Geophysics at the Ambrose Ali University , Ekpoma , was arrested by NDLEA operatives in Iyeu -Otua community following a tip – off. Armed personnel from the state command of the agency were said to have stormed the residence of the suspect on Ohiomah Street , where 82 bags of dried weeds, weighing 762 kilogrammes , were discovered. The NDLEA Commandant in Edo State , Mr . Buba Wakawa , confirmed Austine ’ s arrest on Monday , adding that the recovered weed tested positive for cannabis sativa. Wakawa said the 82 bags of dried weeds were recovered from inside the ceiling of the suspect’ s apartment . He said , “ The...