19-year-old Caught With Indian Hemp Remanded

A 19-year-old boy, Lateef Adekunle has been remanded in prison for allegedly being in possession of Indian Hemp.

The prosecutor, Inspector Idowu Racheal, told the court that on Monday at about 5pm at Owode Market in Okuku, the accused was caught with wraps of Indian hemp.

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According to him, “the accused committed an offense contrary to and punishable under sections 249(d) & 430 of the Criminal Code Cap 38c Law of Osun State Nigeria 2003.

The accused, who had no legal representative, pleaded not guilty to the offense and the Magistrate, Mrs. Risikat Olayemi,  adjourned the case till November 11 for mentioning.

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