Female drug kingpin arrested in Lagos with 23.5kg cocaine

December 21, 2025

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Authorities in Lagos have arrested a female drug kingpin after discovering 23.5kg of cocaine hidden in a children's room.

In a significant operation, Nigerian security forces apprehended a prominent female figure in the drug trade in Lagos. The arrest occurred when officers uncovered 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a children's room, highlighting the lengths to which suspects go to evade detection. This bust underscores ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in urban centers like Lagos. No further details on the suspect's identity or the exact timeline of the raid were immediately available from the report. The incident draws attention to the persistent challenge of drug-related crimes in Nigeria's commercial hub.

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