The Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old teacher, Mr. Onun Ikoli, and his wife, Mrs. Itam Onun, for possessing 360 bags of marijuana weighing 4.706 tonnes in Yakurr local government area.

The state NDLEA Commander, Mr. John Anteyi, revealed that the suspects claimed that the drugs belonged to a tenant who is now on the run.

When asked to provide reasons for being in NDLEA’s custody, the 52-year-old wife said, “I was arrested and brought here because I am the landlady.”

“My husband and I collected the sum of N50,000, for a single room from a tenant unknown to us that the tenant was a drug dealer,” she said.
Anteyi said the suspects denied involvement, stating they were unaware that their tenant was a drug dealer and had only collected N50,000 rent from them.

“As I speak, investigation is still ongoing. The NDLEA boss, Rtd Brigadier General Maruwa, is bent on bringing this illicit trade to an end.

“Our ears are still on ground to arrest more suspects. The Cross River State Governor should also be commended for giving us assistance. He has been helpful,” he said.

The commander urged residents of the state to collaborate and with the Command, by giving useful information that can lead to arrest of those engaging in the illicit trade.