The National Assembly has passed an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act by approving life imprisonment for drug offenders/traffickers in the country. The resolution of the Senate followed its adoption of the report of its conference committee on the amendment of the NDLEA Act.
The Chairman of the Senate Conference Committee that harmonized the report of both chambers, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, said the amendment provides for life imprisonment for drug offenders.
The committee recommended that: “Any person who is unlawfully involved in the storage, custody, movement, carriage or concealment of dangerous drugs or controlled substances and who, while so involved is armed with any offensive weapon or is disguised in any way, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and liable on conviction to be sentenced to life imprisonment.”
Senators approved the recommendation when it was put to voice vote by Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin during their plenary.