Crimes and Justice in Nigeria: man flogged, disgraced for snaping photographs

Three local drug dealers arrested
By Patience Ogbo
May 27, 2011 01:49AM
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In an attempt to halt the abuse of illicit drugs, the Lagos State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided major drug flash points in the state.
The raids took place at the Iddo motor park, Oyingbo railway terminal and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation depot at Ejigbo and led to the arrest of three suspected drug dealers and seizure of 122.65kg of cannabis.
The Lagos State commander of the NDLEA, Aliyu Sule, gave the names of the suspects as Gambo Amadu, 28, who was arrested with 90.3kg of cannabis, Fidelis Mike, 19, in possession of 7.35kg, and Diana Gabriel, 22, caught with 25kg.
The commander said a constant raid of areas will continue to flush out illicit drug peddlers and their buyers.
"The command will continue to raid drug flash points within the metropolis. Investigation is ongoing into the cases and the suspects will be charged to court," Mr Aliyu said.
The chairman and chief executive of the agency, Ahmadu Giade, expressed satisfaction with the raid. He urged Lagos residents to supply useful information on drug syndicates to the NDLEA, adding that the agency is interested in arresting all drug dealers in the country.
"Raid operation is a daily affair in the agency and I am pleased with the results of this operation. The agency is determined to bring every drug dealer to book. We are interested in taking away all drug users and addicts in our society," Mr Giade announced.
Everyday people
Mr Amadu, a commercial motorcyclist nabbed at Iddo area, claimed that his role was to guard the illicit warehouse where the cannabis was stored.
"I am an okada rider. I came to Lagos in 1993 and was introduced into the cannabis trade two years ago. My duty is to protect the cannabis warehouse. I work with one Isa but at the time of my arrest, Isa had gone out," Mr Gambo stated.
Mr Mike says his friends introduced him into cannabis.
"I can sing very well but I have no helper. I used to hawk Gala but friends lured me into cannabis sales. While selling Gala I can make 500 to 1,000 naira profit but with cannabis I can make a minimum of 3,500 naira a day. I attended Ladipo primary school in Lagos but after my graduation in 1996 I could not further my education because I lost my mother and my dad is bedridden," Mr Fidelis stated.
Contrarily, the female suspect nabbed in the raid operation denied her involvement in the crime.
"I do runs and attend club. I also smoke weed but I don't sell. I live with my father at Maryland," Ms Gabriel stated. "I am asking for early release to enable me write university entrance examination next month," she said.
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Crimes and Justice in Nigeria: man flogged, disgraced for snaping photographs