JUSTICE P.M. AYUBA OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT JAILS OIL TRUCK DRIVER TWO YEARS IN PORT HARCOURT.
Written by miebaka ikiriko on July 24, 2021
Justice P.M Ayuba of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has sentenced an oil truck driver Samuel Obomeiye to two years in prison with an option of two hundred and fifty Naira fine.
He was sentenced after pleading guilty to a one count charge of illegal dealing in Petroleum products upon arraignment by the EFCC.
In view of his plea, the prosecuting counsel F. C Obinwa prayed the court to convict and sentence the defendant accordingly.
Counsel to the defendant D. D Ayuba had earlier prayed the court to temper justice with mercy in sentencing the defendant.