Peter Okoye, PBA Journalism Mentee
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested High Priest Nnodu Azuka Kenrick, the General Overseer of Seraphic and Sabbath Assembly, Lagos, for drug trafficking.
NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, 12th February, said the church leader was arrested alongside a student of Emmanuel College of Theology, Samanta, Ibadan, Udezuka Udoka and their shipment agent, Oyoyo Mary Obasi over attempt to export methamphetamine and skunk consignments concealed in kegs of palm oil through the NAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos to Dubai, United Arab Emirate.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelBabafemi said that High Priest Nnodu was arrested on Saturday, February 11, at his Seraphic and Sabbath Assembly church located at No 1, Sabbath Close, Ijesha area of Lagos, following the arrest of two suspects: Oyoyo Mary Obasi and the theology student, Udezuka Udoka on Thursday 9th February at the Lagos airport in connection with the seizure of 283 parcels of skunk weighing 14.90 kilograms and 204 grams of methamphetamine concealed in four 25-litre kegs of palm oil for export to Dubai.
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In her confessional statement, Mary Obasi claimed that the General Overseer of the church, Nnodu and his son, Chisom Obi, who is now at large gave her the consignments for export after being compelled to take an oath of secrecy. She added that the sacrifice of chicken was performed in the church as well as prayer by High Priest Nnodu for the success of the transaction.
She further explained, that the clergyman and his son used threats to compel her to take the job after they knew she had known their secrets, adding that High Priest Nnodu was always referring to the illicit drugs as Ice and Bible, (Street names for Methamphetamine and Cannabis) in their telephone text message chats.
In his statement, Udoka revealed that he was introduced into the business to assist Mary because she was new in the illicit business. He added that he was paid N2 million for his role and had to do it because he needed the money for his education.
