– As smugglers get 2 yes with hard labour
Vincent Toritseju
Lagos — The Nigeria Customs Service last week got the conviction of two smugglers, Felarun Oluwasegun and Fakorede Jelili, for possession of prohibited items.
In a statement signed by the Spokesman of the agency, Abdullahi Naiwada, a Chief Superintendent of Customs said that the convictions stem from involvement in assembling to contravene customs laws, possession of smuggled goods and assaulting Customs Officers with charms and horsewhips at Owoyele-Igbogila, Yewa-North Local Government, Area of Ogun State in 2023.
Naiwada also said Felarun and Jelili have been sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with hard labor without the option of fine by Justice Demi-Ajayi of the Federal High Court, Abeokuta.
Recall that Customs a few months ago had 11 suspects were convicted for committing offences of improper importation, assault of Customs officers, possession of Pangolin scales meant for export, among other illicit items, while some other smuggling and related cases instituted in the courts are at various stages of prosecution and would be followed up diligently.
Felarun Oluwasegun and Fakorede Jelili according to the Naiwada were first arraigned in Court in May 2023 on a three-count charge and have been remanded at the correctional center in Abeokuta since then until their recent conviction.