101-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Nigeria for Cannabis Sales

A 101-year-old great-grandmother was arrested in Nigeria on suspicion of selling cannabis in sachets, drawing widespread attention.

24 Aug, 06:43 — 24 Aug, 16:35

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Why this matters

This story highlights the unusual circumstances of an elderly individual being involved in alleged drug trafficking, drawing attention to potential underlying social or economic factors. It also underscores the ongoing efforts of drug enforcement agencies in Nigeria.

Key entitiesEsther Ogunmabo National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)Nigeria

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What 6 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A 101-year-old woman was arrested in Nigeria
The arrest was for alleged cannabis trafficking
The woman is identified as a great-grandmother

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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A 101-year-old woman was arrested in Nigeria for drug trafficking.

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The woman's name is Esther Ogunmabo.

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She is accused of selling 'retail sachets' of a cannabis strain known as 'skunk'.

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made the arrest.

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The specific strain of cannabis, 'skunk,' and its sale in 'retail sachets'

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The name of the arrested woman, Esther Ogunmabo

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The involvement of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives

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The coverage is largely factual and descriptive, focusing on the unusual nature of the arrest without significant political framing or commentary.

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BBCHigh15h ago

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

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nation-thailandMixed22h ago

Two held after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction - Nation Thailand

Two held after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction Nation Thailand

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star-kenyaMixed12h ago

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria - the-star.co.ke

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria the-star.co.ke

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myjoyonlineMixed20h ago

101-year-old great-grandma arrested for selling drugs in sachets

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother for dealing in illicit drugs. The great-grandmother, identified as Esther Ogunmabo, was arrested in Ilisan, Ogun State, with retail sachets of skunk, a strain of cannabis, weighing 90 grammes, which she claimed she sold to locals. A statement on Sunday by the […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

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Coverage Timeline

First report: nation-thailand · 24 Aug, 06:43|Full coverage: 6 · 10h|Window: 10h

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nation-thailand24 Aug, 06:43First to report

Two held after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction - Nation Thailand

1h later

myjoyonline24 Aug, 08:05

101-year-old great-grandma arrested for selling drugs in sachets

6h later

BBC24 Aug, 13:50

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

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naftemporiki24 Aug, 15:26

Νιγηρία: Γυναίκα 101 ετών συνελήφθη για διακίνηση κάνναβης

hotnews24 Aug, 16:03

„Străbunica în vârstă de 101 de ani” care a fost arestată pentru că vindea plicuțele cu 90 de grame de canabis

star-kenya24 Aug, 16:35Latest update

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101-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Nigeria for Cannabis Sales

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'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

Two held after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction - Nation Thailand

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria - the-star.co.ke

101-year-old great-grandma arrested for selling drugs in sachets

Coverage Timeline

Two held after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction - Nation Thailand

101-year-old great-grandma arrested for selling drugs in sachets

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

Νιγηρία: Γυναίκα 101 ετών συνελήφθη για διακίνηση κάνναβης

„Străbunica în vârstă de 101 de ani” care a fost arestată pentru că vindea plicuțele cu 90 de grame de canabis

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria - the-star.co.ke

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