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Category NameDrug Abuse & Trafficking
Source of NewsPunch
Date of New2025-05-13
News HeadlineTwo men jailed four years for drug trafficking in Lagos
Name of ReporterOnozure Dania
Name of VictimMembers of the public
Age0
GenderMale & Female
Occupation
Type of MatterDrug Abuse & Trafficking
Complain OfficeNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
Crime AddressMurtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos
Crime StateLagos
Crime Local Govt AreaIkeja
Crime CityIkeja
Geo-Political ZoneSOUTH-WEST
Crime Date2025-04-04
Alleged Offence1-count charge of drug trafficking
Section of the Law11(b), NDLEA Act, 2004
Crime Motivation
Type of SectorExportation of drugs earns 2 men 4 years imprisonment
Alleged Crime OrganizationIndividual Group
Organization CategoryIndividual - 2.5 kilograms of cocaine each found in possession of suspects
Crime SectorN/A
Type of CrimeDrug trafficking
Item DescriptionCocaine
Quantity5000
No of Deaths(SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS)0
General RemarkOption of fine
Perpetrators Destination
No of Victims0
Prosecuting AgencyNDLEA
Arraignment Date2025-05-12
CourtFederal High Court
Court Address: StateLagos
Court Address: TownLagos
Name of JudgeJustice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa
Prosecting CounselMr. Abu Ibrahim
Defense CounselBenson Ndakara
No of Persons Being Prosecuted2
Status of MatterSentenced to 2 years imprisonment each with option of fine
No of Deaths(CIVILIAN)0
No of Persons Jailed2
Forfeited Assets0
Amount Forfeited0
Alleged Ransom Demanded0
Alleged Ransom Paid0
Conviction Date2025-05-12
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