A wanted drug baroness Bridget Oghenekevwe Emeka, a.k.a Mama 59 has been arrested by Nigeria’s Anti-narcotic agency, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ,NDLEA ,at her palatial mansion where she cooks and distributes Crack Cocaine, Methamphetamine and other illicit substances in Delta State, Southern Nigeria.
Bridget is believed to be the backbone of a major cartel distributing drugs in Delta and adjourning states, was arrested on Sunday 15th May, 2022.
The Director Media and advocacy NDLEA headquarters Abuja, Mr Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a press statement.
The statement said, Nine members of her staff and associates were also, arrested along with her in coordinated simultaneous operations at her expansive residence.
“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.”
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 statement explained. Pictures below:
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.”
“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.” The statement said.
The 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 for the Agency.
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