A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a 43-year-old man, Oluwole Johnson, to two years imprisonment for trafficking 1.5 kilograms of Loud cannabis, a high-grade strain of marijuana.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Johnson on February 28, 2025, at 2nd Gate, Ikorodu, in Lagos State.
He was arraigned on a one-count charge of unlawful possession and trafficking of the banned substance. When the charge was read to him, Johnson pleaded guilty. Following his plea, the prosecutor presented the facts of the case and urged the court to convict the defendant as charged.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo, who presided over the case, found Johnson guilty based on his plea and the evidence presented. He subsequently sentenced him to two years imprisonment, with an option of a ₦200,000 fine. The judge noted the defendant’s remorse and the absence of any previous conviction in determining the sentence.
The case highlights the ongoing enforcement efforts to curb the trafficking and distribution of illegal drugs across the country.
