In a significant legal development, two individuals, Mumuni Iddrisu and Alhassan Braimah, have been sentenced to ten years imprisonment each for their involvement in the possession of restricted drugs. The sentencing was handed down by the Nalerigu Circuit Court, following a police press release dated September 27. In addition to their prison terms, the convicts have been fined GHC60,000.
The court found Iddrisu and Braimah guilty of conspiracy to commit crime and possession of restricted drugs without lawful authority. Their convictions stem from an arrest made on September 18, 2025, at Gbintiri near Nalerigu. The operation, carried out by the police in collaboration with officials from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), led to the apprehension of six individuals in possession of 1,195 boxes of tramadol hydrochloride 120mg—a drug classified as restricted.
Further investigations revealed that Iddrisu and Braimah were directly linked to the possession of 100 boxes of tramadol. They had concealed over 4,500 packs of the drug inside 25 five-liter yellow gallons. This incriminating evidence formed the basis for their conviction.
However, the court discharged the other four individuals initially arrested during the operation—Yakubu Muntaka, Abdulai Shakur, Mumuni Yakubu, and Moses Ayorik—due to insufficient evidence connecting them to the crime.
The police have expressed gratitude to the community for their cooperation and support in the arrests and subsequent prosecution. In particular, they commended the efforts of the Nalerigu Youth Association (NAYA), whose assistance was instrumental in ensuring justice was served. The authorities also issued a stern warning to individuals engaged in the illicit drug trade within the region, emphasizing that they will face the full force of the law.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies and community groups to combat drug-related crimes and underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing such societal challenges.
-Onuaonline
Curated by Tetteh Belinda | GhanaCrimes
