Posted by Samuel on Wed 23rd Jul, 2025 - tori.ng
She was arrested in February 2025 by operatives of the Edo State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after a total of 168.1 grams of drugs were found on her.
A 29-year-old Nigerian woman, Owoeye Tobi, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment for drug trafficking by the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City.
Owoeye was, however, given an option of N25m.
She was arrested in February 2025 by operatives of the Edo State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after a total of 168.1 grams of drugs were found on her.
In his judgment, Justice B. O. Quadiri, Owoeye guilty of the five-count charges
According to him, “After reviewing the facts of this case, you are hereby sentenced to two calendar years’ imprisonment with hard labour on each count or to pay an option of a fine of five million on each count.”
Edo Commander of NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the judgement was a significant step in the fight against drug trafficking.
“I am pleased with the judgment. Drug trafficking is a criminal offence that has caused untold havoc to mankind, affecting individuals, families and society. Those who seek to inflict pain on society must not go unpunished.
“If drug traffickers know that the penalty is not only certain but commensurate, they will be dissuaded. The ruling is a welcome development and also highly commendable. We will continue to work collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and community organisations to address the drug problem,” he said.