Two notorious drug traffickers, 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami—widely known as Warri Kinsman—and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai, have been convicted and sentenced to a combined 10 years in prison by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) secured the convictions following two separate drug trafficking cases involving large-scale cannabis distribution networks.
NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed the convictions in a statement released Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Ajetsibo Emami – Six-Year Sentence
Emami was arrested in Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, during a three-day intelligence-led operation that dismantled his trafficking ring. The operation also led to the arrest of three additional suspects.
From Emami’s network, operatives recovered 24 jumbo bags containing 681 pouches of Canadian Loud—a high-grade strain of cannabis—amounting to 414.2 kilograms. The drugs were intended for distribution from the Lekki area across Lagos and other parts of the country.
Emami was arraigned before Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court 8, Lagos, under charge number FHC/L/636C/2025, for dealing in illicit substances. He was convicted on Monday, August 18, and sentenced to six years in prison, with an option to pay a ₦50 million fine in lieu of serving the full term.
Solomon Akpomuai – Four-Year Sentence
In a separate case, Solomon Akpomuai was initially apprehended by Nigeria Customs Service officers along the Shagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway on June 3, 2025, while transporting 2,197.8 kilograms of cannabis (skunk). He was transferred to the NDLEA on June 16 for further investigation.
Akpomuai was charged under case number FHC/L/635C/2025 and arraigned before the same judge, Justice Dipeolu. He was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison, also with an option of a ₦50 million fine.
NDLEA Reacts
Chairman and Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), hailed the convictions as a strong signal that Nigeria is making steady progress in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse.
He praised the judiciary, NDLEA investigators and prosecutors, and other stakeholders for their dedication and commitment to achieving a drug-free Nigeria.
“These convictions reflect the effectiveness of our balanced strategy combining supply reduction and demand reduction measures. With continued efforts, Nigeria will overcome the scourge of drug abuse,” Marwa said.
