Uncovering A Shadowy Network: Dispatch Riders In Lagos Inadvertently Transporting Hard Drugs And Sacrifices
In Lagos, a clandestine network of dispatch riders is unknowingly caught up in the illegal transportation of hard drugs and mystical items, hidden within the city’s bustling streets. What appears to be ordinary delivery work has become a facade for drug smuggling, with riders often unaware of the illicit contents in their cargo.
Operating under the guise of legitimate services, these riders are unwittingly facilitating the flow of weed, cocaine, and other hard drugs across the city. This shadowy aspect of the delivery industry also includes the transportation of ritualistic sacrifices—items meant for spiritual practices—adding a surreal layer to an already concerning trend.
Despite stringent efforts by authorities like the NDLEA, which has arrested several suspects linked to these activities, the challenge of regulating this hidden trade persists. Dispatch riders, often lured by the promise of quick cash or unknowingly involved, are becoming the unintentional faces of this growing illicit operation in Lagos.
As the delivery industry in Nigeria continues to expand, the intertwining of legal and illegal activities raises urgent questions about the need for stricter oversight and the protection of those caught in the crossfire of this underground economy.
