The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said being HIV positive is not a license for drug trafficking.
Its Chairman, Ahmadu Giade said this, following the arrest of a drug suspect who claimed to be HIV positive.
Giade said the suspect was arrested with one point two five zero kilogramme of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
According to him, the suspect, with British passport was apprehended during the screening of passengers on Virgin Atlantic flight to London.
He said the agency will not accord any special treatment on grounds of ill-health to drug traffickers as it has nothing to do with the alleged offence of unlawful exportation and possession of narcotics.
The Agency boss said the suspect would be taken to a clinic for confirmation of the claim, adding that investigation into the case had commenced.
Its Chairman, Ahmadu Giade said this, following the arrest of a drug suspect who claimed to be HIV positive.
Giade said the suspect was arrested with one point two five zero kilogramme of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
According to him, the suspect, with British passport was apprehended during the screening of passengers on Virgin Atlantic flight to London.
He said the agency will not accord any special treatment on grounds of ill-health to drug traffickers as it has nothing to do with the alleged offence of unlawful exportation and possession of narcotics.
The Agency boss said the suspect would be taken to a clinic for confirmation of the claim, adding that investigation into the case had commenced.
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