Categories: Metro

Nigerian Woman Arrested In India With Cocaine Worth Over ₦254 Million

Police in Mumbai have arrested a 34-year-old Nigerian woman, Yenna Christina Idowu, after she was allegedly caught with cocaine worth more than ₦254 million (approximately Rs1.42 crore).

It was gathered that officers from India’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) became suspicious after spotting her behaving oddly around 3 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, in the Old MHADA area of Andheri West.

With the help of a female officer, police searched the suspect’s bag and discovered 30 capsules containing about 418 grams of cocaine.

During questioning, Yenna Christina Idowu told investigators she is from Ondo State, Nigeria, but currently lives in Noida, New Delhi.

Police have launched a deeper investigation to uncover the full network behind the drug operation, including where the drugs came from and who she was supposed to deliver them to.

She has been charged under various sections of India’s Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and is currently in custody as legal proceedings continue.

KanyiDaily previously reported how Indian police arrested eight people, including seven Nigerians and one Nepali, in connection with a drug bust involving narcotics worth over ₹1 crore.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

Peggy Ovire Finalises Divorce From Frederick Leonard After Accusing Him Of Infidelity

Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has confirmed that her marriage to actor Frederick Leonard has officially…

3 weeks ago

Burna Boy Set To Perform At First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Nigerian music star Burna Boy will join a lineup of international artists for the first-ever…

3 weeks ago

Asiya El-Rufai Says Husband’s Detention Is Political, Says His Bail Conditions Are Tough

Asiya El-Rufai, one of the wives of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has alleged…

3 weeks ago

Sowore Demand Release Of Journalist Arrested By DSS ‘For Possessing Drone’

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrestey of a journalist Zainab Sodiq after she…

3 weeks ago

Ex-Port Harcourt Refinery MD Granted N150m Bail After Being Arraigned Over Money Laundering

Former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, has pleaded not…

3 weeks ago

Peter Obi Alleges Threat To His Life, Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Frustrating Him

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has claimed that President…

3 weeks ago