Saturday , 7 December 2024
Home Metro NDLEA arrests wanted drug baroness in Delta
MetroNews

NDLEA arrests wanted drug baroness in Delta

Drug Baronness Bridget Oghenekevwe Emeka-Infonewsupdates

The backbone of a major cartel distributing drugs in Delta and adjourning states was broken on Sunday 15th May following the arrest of a wanted 59-year-old drug baroness, Bridget Oghenekevwe Emeka, a.k.a Mama, by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at her palatial mansion where she cooks and distributes Crack Cocaine, Methamphetamine and other illicit substances.

No fewer than nine of her staff and associates were arrested along with her in coordinated simultaneous operations at her expansive residence and drug bunks where she accommodates drug users and sells illicit substances to them and others in parts of Warri, Delta state.

Cocaine recovered from the Drug, Baronness Bridget Oghenekevwe Emeka - Infonewsupdates

Apart from various quantities of Crack Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Molly, and Loud seized from her home and drug bunks; a pump action gun, 15 cartridges, documents, two cars, mobile phones, drug paraphernalia such as sodium bicarbonate and polythene wrappings were also recovered for further investigation.

While five of her staff that cook, cut, package and distribute the drugs were found in her house located at Favour Street, Otukutu, Effurun Warri, four of her associates were equally arrested at her drug bunks in other parts of the town during the raids by Strike Force officers of NDLEA supported by the military.

The drug baroness has been under surveillance for weeks after her identification as a major distributor of illicit drugs in the South-South state. Bridget cooks Cocaine into Crack Cocaine for local distribution and consumption in drug joints.

Drug Baronness Bridget Oghenekevwe Emeka. Picture displayed on Infonewsupdates

Some of the paraphernalia for making Crack recovered from her house include sodium bicarbonate, which is the main adulterant and recipe for making crack cocaine, as well as transparent nylon used in wrapping the finished product.

Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) commended the officers and men involved in all the processes leading to the eventual execution of the operation plan. He also appreciated the armed forces for their unwavering support of the Agency.

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles

IGP Disowns Alleged Leaked WhatsApp Message on Anti-Government Protests

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has officially distanced himself...

Know the Words To The New Nigerian National Anthem

Nigeria, we hail thee,Our own dear native land,Though tribe and tongue may...

Nigeria stops DSTV from increasing subscription fees

Across Africa, DStv subscription fees are increasing faster than several exchange rates....

Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu amongst Top Dignitories To Grace The Olukoya Basketball Cup

The Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwoolu, will be attending the...