Woman collapses in court after drug conviction in Edo
A 34-year-old woman, Tope Ayanwale, collapsed in a Benin court after being sentenced for drug offences. The Federal High Court found her guilty of possessing cannabis, methamphetamine, and tramadol. The judge stressed the dangers of drug trafficking and the need for strict penalties. The NDLEA commended the court’s decision and pledged to continue its fight against drug crimes.
What happened
- Tope Ayanwale was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment or a N10m fine for drug possession.
- She collapsed in court after the sentence but was stabilised and taken into custody.
- Two other drug traffickers, Etinosa Bazuaye and Godfrey Osabuohien, were each sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment, with options of fines.
- Justice B. Quadiri highlighted the connection between drug trafficking and violent crimes.
- The NDLEA, led by Mitchell Ofoyeju and Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), praised the judgment and reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug offences.
