Lagos court jails former footballer, fugitive drug kingpin for 24 years

A Lagos Federal High Court has sentenced former footballer Segun Hunkarin and drug kingpin Ntoruka Chinedu to a combined 24 years for cocaine importation.

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July 28, 2026 · 00:15 · 5 min read

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A Lagos Federal High Court has sentenced former footballer Segun Hunkarin and drug kingpin Ntoruka Chinedu to a combined 24 years for cocaine importation.

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Lagos court jails former footballer, fugitive drug kingpin for 24 years