Tag Archives: Baba Suwe

Nigeria uncovers cocaine-stuffed roasted chicken

September 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The roasted chickens had an unusual stuffing – $150,000 worth of cocaine, according to Nigerian police. A Nigerian mechanic who struggled in Brazil for more than six years had hoped the drugs would buy him a life of luxury in … read more »

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Accused Nigeria comedian to get last laugh on drug cops

November 4, 2011 by benim

A Nigerian comedian arrested on suspicion of smuggling drugs in his stomach will be released on bail on Friday after drug enforcement agents failed to find anything inside him following an exhaustive search of his excretions, his lawyer told Reuters. … read more »

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Nigeria comic’s drug bust a joke

November 1, 2011 by benim

Lagos – Investigators detained the famous Nigerian comedian at the airport, accusing him of swallowing narcotics before trying to board a flight to Paris. But after more than two weeks of observation, Baba Suwe has given up no drugs. Instead … read more »

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