In his judgment, Justice Ekerete Akpan he stated he condemned and condemned Addedtoun on the proof offered earlier than him by the Nationwide Drug Legislation Enforcement Company (NDLEA) and his guilt.
Akpan additionally acknowledged that he took cognizance of Adedotun's plea for mercy; being a first-time offender, don't waste the courtroom's valuable time and be his household.
“I hope that the convict is actually remorseful for his motion as a result of a stiffer punishment will probably be utilized if he’s despatched again for any crime.
“Nonetheless, to function a deterrent to different future criminals, the accused is sentenced to 6 months in jail.
“The sentence begins from the date he was first arrested.
“The exhibit of weed present in his possession will probably be destroyed by the NDLEA,” stated the decide.
In the meantime, the NDLEA council, Daniel Otunla, had earlier advised the courtroom that the convict was arrested on Might 11 in Ojoo space of Ibadan. The prosecutor stated the convict was going through a associated cost of unlawful hemp commerce.
Otunla added that NDLEA operatives acted on a tip-off that Adedotun had a bag containing 500 grams of the illicit substance earlier than he was ultimately arrested.
In keeping with the prosecutor, the offense violated the provisions of Part 11 (C) of the NDLEA Act Cap. Legislation N30 of the Federation 2004. The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that the Act prescribes most life imprisonment for anybody convicted.
