Kano-based patent medicine dealer has been
sentenced to a four-year prison term with an
option of N450,000 fine for stockpiling a large
consignment of Tramadol Hydrochloride.
Gerald Ohuruzo, 42, was arrested at the Sabon
Gari market after his secret warehouse was
discovered by officials of the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency working on a tip-off.
Mr. Ohuruzo pleaded guilty on Monday before
Judge F.O Riman, the anti-narcotics agency said
in a statement Friday.
''The recovered drugs in his warehouse
weighed 1,369 kilogrammes.'' Hamza Umar, the
NDLEA Kano State Commander said in the
statement.
The command had earlier detected a warehouse
where Tramadol Hydrochloride weighing 6,264kg
was seized. Our investigators are working
towards a safe and drug-free society,” the
statement said.
Tramadol, a prescription drug for pain relief, is
one of the most abused drugs in northern
Nigeria.
Mr. Ohuruzo, who hails from Imo State, said he
was involved in dealing in Tramadol due to its
high demand in the city.
''This is a mistake on my part.'' Said the
father of four.
''Though I began to deal in Tramadol due to
the high demand, I should have resisted the
temptation to sell such drugs. I have never been
arrested and I feel very bad.''
Roli Bode-George, NDLEA's Acting Chairman,
said the large seizures of narcotic drugs in Kano
was worrisome and the agency would begin
enlightenment campaign programmes soon.
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