Fake Pregnancy Foiled: NDLEA Arrests Widow for Cocaine Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, for attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine using a fake pregnancy disguise. Ezewuike, who owns Golden Star Creation in Lagos’ Okota area, was arrested at a bus terminal in Jibowu, Yaba, on August 22, 2025, while trying to deliver the drugs to customers in Abuja.

According to the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, a follow-up operation at her residence led to the recovery of 200 grams of cutting agent used in processing cocaine. Ezewuike claimed she inherited the drug trade from her late husband, who died two years ago, despite having a 20-year career in fashion.

In related operations, NDLEA operatives intercepted 90 parcels of cannabis weighing 48.6kg, concealed in kitchen sinks imported from the US.

The agency also made several other arrests and seizures in Adamawa, Kano, Abuja, Taraba, Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti states, including the destruction of large cannabis farms and warehouses .