A 74 year old man, someone who should be enjoying his sunset years surrounded by family and peace was arrested at the Abuja airport. He was caught trying to board a flight to the UK with 11kg of cocaine hidden in his luggage. When questioned, he claimed he was just a delivery person.
He said he didn’t know what was in the bag that he was just asked to take it to someone waiting in the UK. Let’s be real for a second, How does one agree to carry a bag across international borders without knowing what is inside? It is easy to want to believe he is a victim of circumstances, perhaps someone desperate for money who got tricked by heartless people.
But at 74, to be facing a lifetime of regret for a package you didn’t even open? Seeing him in that position at his age is honestly soul crushing. Whether he was truly deceived or just made a tragic mistake, the reality is that the law doesn't look at age or intentions when 11kg of illegal substances are involved.
This is a wake up call to everyone, never, under any circumstances, take responsibility for a bag or a package given to you by someone else, no matter how kind they seem, your relationship with them or how much they offer you. No errand is worth your freedom, and certainly not at an age where you should be resting. My heart goes out to his family. This is just a sad, sad situation all around.