The Ogun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of three drug traffickers in separate cases before the Federal High Court in Abeokuta.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASN Haris Musa.
One of those convicted is 49-year-old Fatokun Rahmon, who was arrested on December 28, 2025, after being found 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.
