A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has sentenced one 27-year-old Shina Abiye to eight months’ imprisonment for unlawful deal in 500g of Cannabis Sativa.
Justice Uche Agomoh convicted Abiye following his guilty plea and evidence before court.
Agomoh said that she took cognisance of the fact that Abiye did not waste the time and resources of the court before confessing.
“Besides, Abiye is a first-time offender and has expressed regret through his counsel’s submission,” she held.
The judge added that Abiye promised to be of good behaviour if given another chance.
“However, to serve as warning to others thinking of embarking on a similar action, Abiye is sentenced to eight months in prison.
“The weed exhibit found in his possession shall be destroyed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),” the judge said.
Defence counsel, Mr Musbau Olapade, had prayed the court to temper justice with mercy in sentencing the convict.
Earlier, counsel to NDLEA, Mr Raphael Himinkaiye, informed the court that the convict was arraigned on a-count charge bordering on unlawful drug deal.
Himinkaiye said that Abiye was apprehended by NDLEA operatives on April 2 at Shasha area of Ibadan.
According to the prosecution counsel, Abiye was caught in possession of a black nylon bag containing 500g of hemp.
He noted that the offence contravened Section 11 (C) of the NDLEA Act Cap of 2004.
