A Federal High Court in Lagos, yesterday, sentenced a 35-year-old Scavenger, Aliyu Muktar, to nine months imprisonment, for peddling 100g of Cannabis Sativa.
Justice Abimbola Awogboro, while delivering judgment, said “I have seen the open confession of the defendant and the remorse shown.
“I find and hold that I should exercise my discretion and not impose the maximum punishment.’’
The convict was charged by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on one count of drug trafficking,
Muktar was arraigned on Nov. 11, and had pleaded guilty to the charge.
The court had accordingly, adjourned the case for a review of facts and sentencing.
