Renowned human rights activist and former Nigerian senator, Shehu Sani, has taken to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to address the recent arrest of a Canadian woman at Lagos Airport. The woman was apprehended with billions of Naira worth of hard drugs, a startling development in the ongoing battle against international drug trafficking.
In a statement laced with irony, Sani commented on the shift in global drug smuggling trends, noting that it was once common to hear of Nigerians being arrested in Canada for drug-related offenses. “Now,” he said, “the tables have turned, and it appears they have started retaliating.”
The senator’s remarks highlight a growing concern about the increasingly complex and transnational nature of drug trafficking. With this incident, it seems the narrative is evolving, as foreign nationals are now implicated in smuggling operations within Nigeria, a country long battling the stigma of being a key player in international narcotics.
Sani’s candid and thought-provoking post has ignited discussions on social media about the global drug trade and the intricate web of actors involved, urging authorities to remain vigilant in curbing these activities, regardless of the nationality of those involved.
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