British court jails 3 Nigerian youth 40 yrs over illegal drugs, firearms

Nigeria’s fragile image has been dragged in the mud yet again with the conviction of three young Nigerians by a UK court.

Kennedy Udo, Michael Mgbedike and Emmanuel Okubote, were sentenced to a combined 40 years in prison by a Woolwich Crown Court in the United Kingdom (UK) for breaking the law.

According to a tweet by the UK Metropolitan police, the trio aged 29, 22 and 27 respectively landed in jail for attempting to smuggle ammunition and drugs into the UK via Eurotunnel.

The tweet said Udo of Avery Hill Road, Eltham, SE9 was sentenced to eight years and six months, having been found guilty of conspiracy to supply drugs and being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of goods.

Mgbedike of Spur Road, Orpington, BR6 was sentenced to eight years, having been found guilty of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

While Okubote of Evan Cook Close, Peckham, SE15 was found guilty of conspiracy to supply firearms with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to possess ammunition with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to supply class A drugs and possessing ammunition with intent to endanger life. He was sentenced to 23.5 years’ imprisonment. (RS/NAN)