National Assembly okays life jail for drug offenders

The National Assembly yesterday passed an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act

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 harmonised 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 plenary.

Also, the Senate has passed a Bill seeking to empower the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to monitor accruals to and disbursements from the Federation Account.

The Red Chamber passed the Bill following its consideration and adoption of a report by its committees on National Planning and Economic Affairs, Finance, and Appropriations during plenary.

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