Blind Man docked over alleged possession of marijuana
A visually impaired septuagenarian, Adebayo Kareem, on Wednesday, appeared before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court, over alleged possession of cannabis sativa, better known as Indian hemp.
Adebayo, 77, is facing a two- count charge of unlawful possession and breach of public peace.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Rachael Idowu, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Nov. 5 at 6.30 p.m., at Odofin Compound, Okuku, in Osun.
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Idowu said that the septuagenarian was allegedly caught with a bag of the substance and his arrest led to the breach of public peace.
She said the offence contravened Sections 430 and 249 (d) of the Criminal Code Cap 38c Vol. 11, 2003.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate, Mrs Royibat Olayemi, ordered that the Commissioner of Police, through the Divisional Police Officer, to grant the defendant police bail till the next date of adjournment.
Olayemi also ordered that the case be transferred to the Chief Magistrates’ Court at Okuku, Osun, for the trial of the septuagenarian within the jurisdiction the offence was committed.
The magistrate adjourned the case to Nov. 11, for mention.
NAN
