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A 41-year-old Canadian, Adrienne Munju, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos for attempting to smuggle 74 parcels of “Canadian Loud,” a highly potent form of synthetic cannabis, into Nigeria. The sentencing, handed down on October 23, 2024, follows her conviction for the illegal importation of 35.20 kilograms of the substance.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Munju on October 3, 2024, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, during the inward clearance of passengers from a KLM flight. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed that Munju was arraigned on a two-count charge before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu, leading to her conviction.
In a confession after her arrest, Munju admitted she had been recruited through an online platform to smuggle the drugs in exchange for 10,000 Canadian dollars. She revealed that financial difficulties, including the need to fund her ongoing master’s degree in Canada, motivated her to accept the offer.
The court sentenced Munju after she pleaded guilty to both charges. NDLEA prosecutor Barrister Abu Ibrahim explained that her actions violated sections 20(1)(a) and 19 of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Angela Mba testified during the proceedings, presenting evidence that included Munju’s Canadian passport, confessional statements, and the suitcases used to conceal the drugs.
Justice Dipeolu imposed a six-year sentence on the first count and five years on the second, with an option of a N50 million fine per count, totaling N100 million.
NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), praised the swift handling of the case, noting that it sends a clear message to those considering drug trafficking into Nigeria.
