A 20-year-old UK-based Ghanaian student, Osei Parker, was arrested at Lagos Airport after being found with cannabis in his suitcases. The young man was attempting to travel with the illegal substance concealed in his baggage, a situation that led to his detention by Nigerian authorities. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking at major airports in West Africa.
Further details on his arrest are expected to emerge as investigations continue.
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