Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old widow, Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, for attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine. She was apprehended at a bus terminal in Jibowu, Yaba, while using a fake pregnancy to conceal the drugs.
According to Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media & Advocacy for the agency, Ezewuike was caught on Friday, August 22, 2025, as she was attempting to deliver the cocaine to customers in Abuja.In a statement released by the agency, Babafemi confirmed the arrest:
"A 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over attempt to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, using fake pregnancy as a façade to escape scrutiny and detection," Babafemi stated.
"The widow who is a mother of one and proprietress of Golden Star Creation, a fashion outfit in Ago palace way, Okota Lagos, was arrested at a bus terminal in Jibowu, Yaba area of the state on Friday, 22nd August, 2025, while attempting to move the cocaine consignment to customers in Abuja.
"A follow up operation at her house in Ago Palace area led to the recovery of 200 grams of cutting agent used in the production of a strain of cocaine.
In her statement, Ezewuike claimed she inherited the criminal trade from her husband who died two years ago, while she has been in the fashion business for 20 years.