The Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the trial of Ahmadu Abubakar, who is facing charges of drug trafficking, to July 24, 2025.
Presided over by Justice Isaac Dipeolu, the case was earlier scheduled to continue on Thursday, but the proceedings were stalled following a request for adjournment by the defence counsel.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is prosecuting Abubakar for allegedly importing 164.5 kilograms of cannabis sativa into Nigeria. According to court filings, the drugs were smuggled from Canada and hidden inside eight jumbo suitcases.
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In its submission, the NDLEA claims Abubakar conspired with Ughenu Nnaife Francis, who was convicted for a similar offence in May 2024, and another alleged accomplice known simply as “Black”, who is reportedly still at large.
The agency further stated that Abubakar procured Francis to assist in the illegal importation of the banned substance.
The charges levelled against the defendant are in violation of Sections 11(c) and 14(b) of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The case will now continue on July 24, as the court awaits further submissions from both the prosecution and the defence teams.
