Father Of Six Bags Jail Term For Transporting Cannabis In Osun

A Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has sentenced a father of six children, Akintayo Taofeek, to seven months imprisonment for transporting 665 grams of cannabis sativa.

During his arraignment on Thursday, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) through its prosecutor, Olufemi Ijimakin stated that Taofeek transported the banned substance on October 28, 2023, to Odo Ori park, Iwo, Osun State.

The prosecutor said Taofeek committed offences punishable under section 14 (b) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap N30 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

“Taofeek without lawful authority knowingly aided one “Saheed Apala” in taking delivery of 1gram of Methamphetamine, a psychotropic drug similar to cocaine, heroin, LSD e.t.c.” stated the NDLEA prosecutor.

The defendant pleaded guilty and his counsel, Alfred Adegoke, prayed the court to be lenient with him, saying ignorance led him to the crime.

He also urged the court to consider Taofeek’s six children who are dependent on him.

Delivering his judgment, Justice Mashkur Salisu sentenced the man to seven months imprisonment.