Why convicted drug baron forfeited VGC mansion, SUV to FG
A multi-million-naira mansion in Lekki area of Lagos used for the production of methamphetamine by a convicted drug baron, Nzewi Okenwa, has been confiscated by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said the seizure followed the conviction of Okenwa by the Federal High Court, Lagos. He said Okenwa was arrested with his associate, Sunny Ukah, on July 30 and subsequently arraigned on a four-count charge before the court. He added that the court convicted and sentenced the two to four and three years imprisonment with option of N4 million and N3 million fine, respectively. This, he said, was in addition to community service for four and three weeks each, and the forfeiture of Okenwa’s vehicle, with number plate, EKY 496 DJ, to the Federal Government. He said: “To further deny him of enjoying the proceeds of his criminal activity, the NDLEA filed a civil forfeiture charge against the building used as a clandestine lab...