**Nigeria's NDLEA Nabs 74-Year-Old Man with Cocaine at Abuja Airport** In a recent operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The elderly suspect was caught attempting to board a British Airways flight to London with 11 kilogrammes of cocaine hidden in his luggage. According to reports, Emeka claimed he was traveling to London for a vacation when he was stopped during routine checks by NDLEA operatives. However, a search of his luggage revealed the illicit substance concealed in packages of ground dry pepper and wrapped in foil papers and balloons. This arrest is part of the NDLEA's ongoing efforts to crack down on drug trafficking in the country. In recent times, the agency has increased its operations to curb the spread of illicit substances in Nigeria. In a related operation in Lagos, NDLEA operatives arrested Maryam Olalowo, who was attempting to sell 89 grammes of cocaine and 20 grammes of cannabis at Ikad Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island. Notably, she was found with her three children, including an infant, at the time of the arrest. During interrogation, Olalowo claimed that the drugs belonged to her husband, Ibrahim Olatunji. However, when questioned further, he admitted ownership of the drugs. It is worth noting that Olatunji had previously been arrested, convicted, and sentenced to two and a half years in prison. These arrests highlight the growing concern of drug trafficking in Nigeria and the need for intensified efforts to prevent the spread of illicit substances in the country. The NDLEA's efforts to combat this menace are crucial in maintaining the country's security and protecting its citizens. The NDLEA's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrests in a statement, emphasizing the agency's commitment to eradicating drug trafficking in Nigeria.