Sunday, 6 January 2013

KSA ex-guitarist, Fatoke Abiodun, arrestedfor Drug peddling

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after the incedence of ace entertainer and Nollywood actor, has yet apprehended yet another acclaimed drug pusher, also fromthe same entertainment industry.
The victim, Fatoke Abiodun, who was an ace guitarist with the popular King Sunny Ade for 30 years was arrested on the 1st of January 201, while attempting to board an Air France flight to Italy at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
According to the NDLEA Commander for the Lagos Airport, Hamza Umar, he said “We have made the first arrest in the new year. The suspect, a guitarist by name Fatoke Abiodun was found with 1.575kg of cocaine. The drug was discovered in the false bottom of his luggage during the outward screening of passengers to Italy.”
The 62 year old who is said to be financially responsible for his large family including 4 wives, many children and grandchildren will be charged to court for unlawful exportation and possession of narcotics. He is said to be currently cooperating with investigators and has since confessed to the crime and blamed his involvement in the drug trade on financial pressure after retirement.
I played for King Sunny Ade for 30 years before I was unceremoniously retired in 2007. I was unprepared and without severance money I saw the bitter side of life…Because at my age I could not provide for my family. I am ashamed of myself”, he affirmed.

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