How we foiled attempt by suspected ritualist to courier baby’s corpse – NURTW
Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers Foils Apparent Ritualistic Attempt
The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) reported a thwarted effort by suspected ritualists to transport the corpse of a one-year-old child via courier service.
Ibrahim Bako, the NURTW Coordinator for Area 1 in Garki, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), shared details of the incident during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The verifiable account described how the suspect attempted to send the parcel, which concealed the child’s remains, to Gwagwalada, a suburb in the FCT.
Bako discussed the experiences of union members engaged in courier and logistics operations, noting, “From our previous experiences, we have seized cocaine and other hard drugs. We have also discovered a corpse of a year-old baby being sent to Gwagwalada in the FCT, as well as two rifles, among others.” The seized items and the individuals involved were reported to the police, and some of the suspects remain in custody.
Transporters registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and licensed by the Nigerian Postal Service’s (NIPOST) Courier Regulatory Department are authorized to conduct courier activities. Bako underscored the importance of adhering to proper protocols in the courier and logistics sectors, emphasizing that NURTW members verify the legitimacy of parcels.
He noted that, “Some individuals bypass our office, opting to send items through drivers for small fees. Such behavior raises suspicions.” When it comes to packages that may contain contraband, Bako stated, “We will ask the person to open it for scrutiny. If there is no illegal item, we will proceed with the shipment.”
In a related discussion, Chike Okoro, General Manager of Jokimna Motor Limited, highlighted the company’s commitment to safeguarding customers’ parcels from tampering. He pointed out that individuals often fall prey to criminal activity when opting for roadside drivers, drawn by lower charges compared to established companies.
