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NDLEA Arraigns Alleged Drug Baron In Jos

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Today arraigned a 58-year-old alleged drug baron before a Jos Federal High Court for illegal possession of tons of hard drugs.

The Jos based accused, Jude Okoye alias Zuma, was arrested by officers of the agency on June 9, 2017 at his store in Apata quarters, Jos North Local Government of Plateau.  Okoye is being tried on an eight-count charge of unlawful possession of 1, 372Kg of drug, 1, 089 Kg of cough syrup containing codeine, 28. 3 Kg injection.

Also in his possession was 16Kg of Pentazocine injection, all alleged to be Psychotropic substances similar to cocaine and heroin.

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Others substances allegedly found in his possessions include; 18Kg of cough syrup containing codeine, 200gm of tablets, 250gm of and 100gm of Pentazocine Injection.

The NDLEA prosecuting counsel, Buhari Abdullahi told Justice Dorathy Agishi that by possessing such hard drugs the suspect had committed offences contrary and punishable under sections 19 of the NDLEA Act Cap N30 Law of the Federation 2004.

Mr Etsu Daniel, the agency exhibit keeper told the court the exact quantity of each of the substances found in Jude’s possession and presented them to the court as exhibits.

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Mr Umar Shettiem, the defence counsel, cross examined the witnesses on their testimonies against his client.

The prosecution later sought for adjournment to present more witnesses.

Justice Agishi has adjourned the case to April 23 and 24 for continuation of hearing.

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