Kwara Court Sentences Four for Drug Possession, Secondary School Leaver Gets One Month
The suspects were caught with dried weed suspected to be hemp, tramadol, methamphetamine, and other psychotropic substances. In court, they pleaded guilty to the charges. Justice Mohammed Sani presiding over the case sentenced Abisola Ishola to one month imprisonment with an option of a fine. Aliyu Ismaila and Segun Gabriel, however, received six months imprisonment each.
AKACHI NOEL 
A Federal High Court in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has handed down convictions and sentences to individuals found in possession of illicit drugs. Among them is a 20-year-old female secondary school leaver, Abisola Ishola, along with Aliyu Ismaila and Segun Gabriel. The trio was arrested on December 27, 2023, at Solace Hotel in Ganmo, leading to their appearance in court.
The suspects were caught with dried weed suspected to be hemp, tramadol, methamphetamine, and other psychotropic substances. In court, they pleaded guilty to the charges. Justice Mohammed Sani presiding over the case sentenced Abisola Ishola to one month imprisonment with an option of a fine. Aliyu Ismaila and Segun Gabriel, however, received six months imprisonment each.
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The arrest and subsequent sentencing highlight the efforts of law enforcement, particularly the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in curbing drug-related offenses. The court's decision serves as a deterrent, emphasizing the consequences of engaging in illicit drug activities.
This incident underscores the ongoing efforts to address substance abuse and trafficking, contributing to the overall goal of maintaining public safety and wellbeing.
