A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to three months imprisonment, without an option of fine, by a Federal High Court in Lagos after he pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of unlawfully dealing in Cannabis sativa (marijuana).
Simon Michael, who resides at an Oniru market motor park, was arraigned for unlawfully trading on the restricted narcotic substance.
Justice Saliu Saidu, in her ruling, said: “Since the accused has pleaded guilty to the charge before this honourable court, he is hereby found guilty and convicted as charged.
“The accused is hereby sentenced to three months imprisonment without option of fine.
“The short sentence given to the accused was based on the fact that he had been being in custody since May.”
According to the prosecutor, Mr. Kingsely Orji, the accused was apprehended on May 29 at New Market, Oniru, Lekki, with about 500 grams of cannabis, and was arrested by a team of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, who stormed the arena at 6pm.
“The offence contravened Section 11(c) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Act, 2004,” Orji added.
I like dat kid… Real hustler! Come out of jail and get on to bigger things like selling cocaine. Lmao