Ogun NDLEA secures 28-year jail term for drug trafficker

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ogun State Command, has secured the conviction of three drug traffickers in separate cases at the Federal High Court Abeokuta.

This was contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASN Haris Musa, made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday.

Among those convicted is Fatokun Rahmon, 49, who was arrested on 28 December 2025 in possession of 347 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa.

Upon conclusion of his trial, he was sentenced to 28 years imprisonment.

Also convicted is Ogunnowo Wasiu, 27, who was arrested on 24 April, 2026 with 210 grams of Cannabis Sativa and 1.6 grams of Methamphetamine. The court sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment.

The statement added that one Jesutofumi Adeyemi, who was arrested on 2nd November 2022, with 3,523 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, was equally convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.

Reacting to the convictions, the State Commander, Commander Tijjani Rabe, described the judgments as another major victory in the command’s sustained offensive against drug trafficking and organised criminal networks.

The statement quoted the commander to have commended the dedication and professionalism of the officers whose painstaking investigation and diligent prosecution ensured that justice was served.

Rabe reaffirmed the command’s unwavering resolve to pursue drug traffickers relentlessly, dismantle illicit drug networks, and ensure that every offender is brought before the law.

He also urged members of the public to continue partnering with the agency by providing credible and timely intelligence, stressing that collective vigilance remains essential to protecting communities from the menace of illicit drugs.

“The Ogun State Command remains steadfast in its commitment to reducing both the supply and demand of illicit drugs and creating safer, healthier, and more secure communities across Ogun State,” the statement added.