Justice Mohammed Garba of the Federal High Court in Kaduna has handed down a five-year prison sentence to two men, Yusuf Garba and Dauda Musa, for their involvement in the trafficking of illicit drugs. The sentences were passed after both defendants pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).informationguidenigeria
In addition to the prison terms, the convicts were given the option of paying a fine of N500,000 each. This option provides an alternative to serving time in prison, subject to the payment of the specified amount.
During the court proceedings, T. J. Atserhegh, the counsel representing the NDLEA, detailed the circumstances of the case. He informed the court that the convicts were apprehended in Rigachikun, Kaduna, with 60kg of cannabis sativa in their possession.NYSC Portal
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This act was in violation of Section 11 (c) of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
As part of the evidence presented, Atserhegh submitted the certificate of analysis of the drug, the drug analysis report, the statements of the defendants, and the seized cannabis. These items were admitted by the court as exhibits.JAMB Result
After reviewing the facts and evidence, Justice Garba convicted Garba and Musa as charged. In a plea for leniency, the defense counsel, Hassan Umar, requested the court to consider a lighter sentence.JAMB Portal
Umar argued that the convicts had shown remorse for their actions and had cooperated with the court proceedings, thereby not wasting the court’s time. The sentence reflects the court’s response to these considerations and the seriousness of the drug trafficking offense.