In Benin City, Edo State, a Federal High Court sentenced 29-year-old female drug trafficker Owoeye Tobi to 10 years in prison with hard labor.
According to reports, Justice B. O. Quadiri also offered the convicted individual a fine of N25 million.
A number of drug charges, including unlawful possession of cannabis sativa, heroin, cocaine, tramadol capsules, and methamphetamine, led to the convicted individual’s sentencing.
The convict was given two years in prison on each of the five counts by Justice Quadri, with the possibility of a N5 million fine on each of the five counts as well.
The Osun State native was arrested by NDLEA Edo State Command officers in February 2025, and she was charged in case number FHC/B/16c/2025.
168.1 grams of illegally obtained narcotics were discovered in her possession. 161 grams of cannabis sativa, 0.2 grams of heroin, 0.7 grams of cocaine, 2.4 grams of Tramadol pills, and 3.8 grams of methamphetamine are among the substances detected.
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In his response to the ruling, Mitchell Ofoyeju, the chief of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State, stated that severe punishments like this are crucial for discouraging possible criminals and bolstering the continuous fight against drug trafficking.
Ofoyeju expressed his satisfaction with the ruling, pointing out that drug trafficking is a crime that has wreaked devastation on humanity, impacting people, families, and society as a whole.
“Those who aim to harm society must not escape punishment. The knowledge that the punishment is not only certain but also appropriate will deter drug dealers.
“This ruling is a very positive and admirable development. To fight the drug problem, we will keep collaborating with the judiciary, law enforcement, and community organizations,” he stated.
The commander of the Edo NDLEA reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to fighting the illegal drug trade while also advising the public to be on the lookout and notify the agency of any suspicious drug activity.
The conviction, he said, is a clear reminder of the legal consequences that drug dealers face.
