A Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State, has sentenced 29-year-old female drug trafficker Owoeye Tobi to 10 years in jail with hard labor.
According to reports, the convict was also offered a N25 million fine by Justice B. O. Quadiri.
The defendant was sentenced in relation to several drug charges involving the illegal possession of various substances, such as methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, tramadol capsules, and cannabis sativa.
In addition to the possibility of a N5 million punishment on each of the five crimes, Justice Quadri sentenced the convicted party to two years in prison on each of the counts.
After being arrested by NDLEA Edo State Command officers in February 2025, the Osun State native was charged under case number FHC/B/16c/2025.
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She was discovered in illegal possession of 168.1 grams of narcotics. Among the drugs are 3.8 grams of methamphetamine, 2.4 grams of Tramadol capsules, 0.7 grams of cocaine, 0.2 grams of heroin, and 161 grams of cannabis sativa.
Mitchell Ofoyeju, the chief of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, or NDLEA, in Edo State, responded to the ruling by stating that severe sanctions like this are crucial for discouraging possible criminals and bolstering the continuous fight against drug trafficking.
Drug trafficking is a crime that has wreaked havoc on humanity, impacting individuals, families, and society as a whole, according to Ofoyeju, who expressed his satisfaction with the ruling.
“Those who try to harm society must not be allowed to get away with it. Drug traffickers will be deterred if they are aware that the punishment is not only certain but also appropriate.
“This ruling is quite admirable and a welcome step. To combat the drug problem, we will keep collaborating with law enforcement, the courts, and community organizations,” he declared.
In addition to reminding the public to stay alert and report any suspicious drug activity to the Edo NDLEA, the commander reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to fighting the illegal drug trade.
He claimed that the verdict is a clear warning of the consequences that drug dealers face in the legal system.
