Mr. Hamisu Baballo is to receive seven strokes of the cane without an option of fine for being in possession of Indian Hemp, an Upper Area Court sitting in Karu, FCT , said on Friday.
Police Prosecutor, Mr. Jerry Tangshak, had told the court that Mr. Baballo was allegedly caught under Nyanya Bridge with 9 wraps of Indian hemp.
Mr. Tangshak said during police investigation, the accused admitted to committing the offence saying that he bought the wraps of the Indian hemp at Apo round about for his personal use.
The case was reported at the Nyanya Police Station on Sept. 12.
Magistrate, Mr. Umar Kagarko, handed down the sentence after Mr. Baballo pleaded guilty to the charge.
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