Mr Babafemi said the suspect concealed 14 large blocks of heroin weighing 5.75kg in her luggage.
A statement on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi stated that the drugs were concealed in factory-sealed coffee packs.
The minister added that the government would place greater focus on safety and security protocols.
Mr Babafemi said the drugs weighed 3.322 kg, while another 100 grammes were concealed in the woman’s private part.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has brought back home 94 Nigerians stranded in Sudan due to ongoing conflict.
FAAN managing director Rabiu Yadudu has inaugurated a taxi app loading booth at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja.
“All the airports are mentioned in the app. Information comes straight to the presidency and FAAN, among others.”
Over 61 delegates from different African countries have arrived in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to participate in Miss Africa Pageant.
Approximately, 19,598 kilogrammes of these assorted illicit drugs were seized by the FCT Command.
