Kaduna: Man gets four years’ imprisonment for possession of cannabis
The Kaduna Division of the Federal High Court on Friday sentenced Ahmed Yusuf to four years in prison for unlawful possession of illicit drugs.
The drugs include 1.3 kg of cannabis sativa and 190 grammes of exxsol tablets.
Mr Yusuf of Muciya Babban Titi, Sabon Gari Local Government of Kaduna State, was arraigned on a two count charge of possession of illicit drugs by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Justice Hadiza Shagari, sentenced Mr Yusuf without an option of fine after he pleaded guilty to the charges.
“Since you have pleaded guilty to the charges and the evidence before this court needs no further proof, l sentence you to three years in prison with no option of fine for the first count charge.
“For the second count charge, I sentence you to one year also with no option of fine,” She said.
The judge ordered that the sentences should run concurrently and ordered the NDLEA to destroy the cannabis.
During trial, prosecution counsel T.J. Atserhegh told the court that the convict was arrested with 1.3 kg of cannabis sativa and 190 grammes of exxsol tablets by NDLEA personnel.
To further prove the guilt of the convict, Mr Atserhegh presented before the court certificate of test analyst, parking of substance form, request for scientific form and statement of the convict.
He submitted before the court the 1.3 kg unanalysed cannabis, as well as the 190 grammes of exxsol tablets.
Mr Atserhegh said the offences are punishable under section 11c of the NDLEA Act CAP N30 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Lagos
Troops raid Lagos building, nab 24 illegal migrants
Mr Yahaya stated that during the operation, 24 foreign nationals comprising 15 males and nine females were apprehended.
Africa
Orange-lipped new monkey ‘Likweli’ species found in DR Congo forest
This is the fifth African monkey species to be discovered over the past seven decades.
Heading 1
20,000 pigs killed in Canada wildland fires
The fire incident at the farm occurred as 200 separate wildfires were burning across different parts of Ontario, prompting evacuation of residents.
States
Court remands Anambra teenager over alleged defilement
The teenager faces a one-count charge of defilement.
States
Yobe woos 50 foreign, local investors
Mr Chikaji said, “Yobe is open for business, not just in aspiration but in practice.”
Opinion
Azu Ishiekwene: Shettima’s final test
Vice-President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as his running mate for a second term.
