The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency
has said it is keeping tabs on more celebrities in Nollywood and the
music industry for drug trafficking, abuse and links with drug cartels.
The agency said the move became
necessary, following its investigation into the activities of
controversial actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh, for possible consumption
of hard drugs.
Dikeh had on June 28, 2013, posted
photographs of a wrap of hemp and grains of the weed formed into the
letters, ‘Happy birthday POKO.’
She also posted a photograph of herself with the inscription, ‘Mi smoke ganja mi smoke weed while my haterz smoke ma gossip.’
In an interview with our correspondent
on Friday, the Head, Public Affairs, NDLEA, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju,
saidthat Nollywood stars had been prosecuted for drug-related offences.
He said, “We are beaming our searchlight on more celebrities with regard to drug trafficking and abuse.
“The arrest and conviction of Nollywood
stars, Hassanat Akinwande, popularly known as Wunmi, and Tochi Uche have
clearly shown that some members in the sector are vulnerable and
susceptible to manipulation by drug cartels.
“We have a responsibility to investigate
and identify anyone involved in drug trafficking and use. We are
deeply concerned, when such personalities are linked with drugs because
of their large number of fans.”
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