He also expressed concern over rising cases of poly-drug use, where individuals combine multiple substances such as cannabis, alcohol and pharmaceutical products.
The operation was carried out in collaboration with the NDLEA.
The NDLEA said that a thorough search of his luggage led to the recovery of 14 towels and shirts soaked in liquid cocaine, dried and well ironed.
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to combating drug trafficking.
Mr Babafemi encouraged women to uphold positive values and reject influences capable of undermining their roles in society.
“At Uyosa, Benin City, two female suspects were nabbed with a cocktail of illicit substances, including 176 grams of skunk, 65g of loud, and five grams of methamphetamine,” he said.
The suspect travelled from Malaysia to Thailand and subsequently to Nigeria through the UAE.
The president urged Nigerians to support the NDLEA’s fight against drug trafficking.
Two Mercedes-Benz buses and various designer sachets used for packaging drugs for retail distribution were also recovered.
The suspects were arrested during a raid.
