NDLEA ARRESTS FEMALE LAWYER ‘DRUG LORD,’ OTHERS

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested one Adaobi Nweke, identified as a drug lord and a lawyer, along with four hard drug peddlers in Umuahia during the operation.Adaobi is said to be the daughter of a deceased alleged drug kingpin in Umuahia, Joe Kin Jagwa.

Addressing reporters about the operation, the Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, commended the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Homeland Security and the NDLEA for the successful operation executed by NDLEA in collaboration with Abia State government. Hard drugs weighing 1.217 kg were seized during the joint operation in Umuahia.He alleged that Adaobi, a lawyer by profession and daughter of a late drug kingpin in Umuahia, Joe Kin Jagwa has damaged many youths through her illicit activities. Alajemba stated that the operatives also raided a popular hotel around Downbelow in Umuahia.

He said the state government had declared war on drugs and all forms of criminality in the state.He appreciated NDLEA for its support and disclosed that the war against drugs in the state was still ongoing and advised those peddling drugs to desist forthwith.