Abuja chef arrested for drugging employers, stealing N150m

In March 2024, a chef in Abuja named **Chef Chukwuma “Chuks” Nwankwo** was arrested after police alleged he had drugged two of his employers with a sedative, then stole about **N150 million (≈ $400,000)** from them. The victims reported waking up in a hotel with missing cash and valuables, leading investigators to link the theft to the chef’s alleged use of a tranquilizer. He was detained at the Federal Capital Territory police headquarters pending further investigation and possible charges of theft, fraud and administering a harmful substance. Views Nigeria