NDLEA nab 95 year-old with Indian Hemp

By Tola Gbadamosi
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Detectives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Ondo State Command, yesterday nabbed a 95-year-old man, Mr James Salihu, with Cannabis Sativa also known as Indian hemp in Supare Akoko in the Akoko South West Local Government area of the state.

The suspect was nabbed at his residence on No 5, Idofin Street, Supare Akoko on a tip-off to the agency .

Salihu, was alleged to be a notorious drug addict, who was alleged to have been operating in the area for years unhindered.

It was, however learnt that the nonagenarian has been granted administrative bail with a doctor detailed to monitor and attend to his poor health condition.

Our correspondent gathered that  the agency gave the suspect what they called ‘management arrest’ , since he was confirmed not fit for journey by a family doctor.

The family doctor, it was learnt, has since commenced the treatment of the man, whom the agency said would be transferred to Akure, when his health condition is better.

Speaking with The Hope, Commander of NDLEA in the state, Haruna Gagara described the suspect as an irresponsible old man who failed to live a life worthy of emulation by the younger generation

Gagara assured that the prosecution of the suspect will begin as soon as he is confirmed fit by the medical doctor.