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Court Remands Man For An Alleged Export Of 800kg Hemp—-A Federal High Court in Lagos State has remanded one Sunday Nnamani at the correctional service for unlawful export of 800 Kilogrammes of cannabis sativa.

The defendant was charged by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), before Justice Ayokunle Faji, on a two-count bordering on drug trafficking.

He pleaded guilty to the charge.

The prosecutor, Mr Abu Ibrahim, however, reviewed the facts of the case through an NDLEA operative, Mr Moses Dogo.

Ibrahim tendered several evidences which include the statement of the convict, a test analysis, a request for scientific aid form, a transparent pouch, among others before the court.

The items were admitted by the court and marked as exhibits respectively.

The prosecutor thereafter urged the court to proceed and convict the defendant based on his plea as well as the evidences adduced by the prosecution.

However, the defence counsel, Mr Anthony Nnam, during a plea for mercy, urged the court to tamper justice with mercy on the convict as he was a first time offender.

He also begged the court to be lenient on the convict as he was a father whose children had stopped going to school since his arrest.

Faji however convicted the defendant as charged, and adjourned the case until Nov. 18 for sentencing.

He ordered that the convict be remanded at the correctional service pending sentence.

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Custody Death Scandal: LawyerTemokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe

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Custody Death Scandal: Lawyer Temokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe—-Calls for accountability grow after fresh death mirrors earlier prolonged detention case in Ondo.

Human rights lawyer Temokun has condemned the death of a detainee in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The lawyer described the development as alarming, linking it to a previous case in Ondo State involving prolonged detention without due process. In that earlier incident, Temokun had accused authorities of незакон detention and rights violations, insisting that suspects must be charged to court rather than held indefinitely.

He stressed that repeated allegations of unlawful detention and abuse within custody raise serious concerns about accountability and adherence to the rule of law.

Temokun called on relevant authorities to thoroughly probe the latest death, ensure justice for the victim, and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

The NDLEA has yet to issue an official response regarding the latest allegations, as pressure mounts from legal and civil society groups for greater oversight of detention practices.

The incident adds to growing scrutiny of law enforcement agencies over the treatment of detainees and respect for fundamental human rights in Nigeria.

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)—-Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly fled their homes following a fresh wave of bandit attacks, worsening security fears in the area.

The latest incident comes days after armed men stormed a church in the community, abducting several worshippers during a service and throwing residents into panic.

Sources say the repeated attacks have forced the villagers to abandon their homes over fears of further violence, leaving the community deserted.

Security operatives, alongside local vigilantes, have since launched rescue operations, successfully freeing some abducted victims, while efforts continue to secure the release of others.

The Kwara State Government condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act, and assured residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators.

The development adds to growing concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Kwara, following earlier deadly attacks in nearby communities that left scores dead and displaced many residents.

With fear gripping Omugo, many residents remain displaced as authorities work to restore calm and prevent further attacks.

Watch Video of the Deserted Omugo Village Below:

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