NURTW INTERCEPTS SUSPECTED RITUALIST TRYING TO MOVE BABY’S BODY
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers has detailed how it prevented a suspected ritualist from attempting to send the corpse of a one-year-old baby through a courier service.
Ibrahim Bako, Coordinator of NURTW, Area 1, Garki, in the Federal Capital Territory, recounted the incident in an interview with NAN in Abuja.
He explained that the suspect tried to send a parcel concealing the baby’s body to Gwagwalada, a satellite town within the FCT. Bako shared the account while discussing the experiences of union members licensed to operate courier and logistics services.
“From our previous experience, we have intercepted cocaine and other hard drugs. We also discovered the corpse of a one-year-old being sent to Gwagwalada, as well as two rifles and other contraband,” he said.
Bako added that the contraband and those attempting to send them were handed over to the police, with some of the suspects still in custody.
He noted that transporters registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and licensed by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) Courier Regulatory Department are authorized to operate courier and logistics services.
Bako emphasized the importance of following proper procedures in courier operations. NURTW members, he said, ensure that only legitimate parcels are collected from senders.
“Any goods that are tampered with usually bypass the correct channels. Some send items through our drivers without visiting our offices, often offering small payments, which is suspicious,” he said.
He added: “If we suspect a parcel contains contraband such as drugs or illegal arms, we request that it be opened for inspection. If nothing illegal is found, we seal it back and send it.”
Also speaking, Mr. Chike Okoro, General Manager of Jokimna Motor Limited in Jabi, said the company uses strict measures to prevent tampering with customers’ parcels and goods.
He noted that people often fall victim to criminal activities when using roadside drivers, who may charge lower fees than licensed corporate companies, but lack proper oversight.
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