Published: Monday February 27, 2012 MYT 3:07:00 PM
Nigerian gets death for trafficking in 22kg of cannabis
ALOR SETAR: The High Court sentenced to death a Nigerian man after he was found guilty of drug trafficking two years ago.
Judicial Commissioner Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab said the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against 34-year-old Oluigbo Eric Chimeze.
Oluigbo allegedly distributed 22.159kg of cannabis at a traffic light in Napoh, near here, heading to Bukit Kayu Hitam at about 6.45am on Sept 1, 2010.
He was charged under Section 39 (B) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 which carries a mandatory death penalty upon conviction.
The accused was represented by counsel B.Murthy while prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor, Noor Fadzila Ishak.
BERNAMA
