By: Jonathan Hindolo Kurabu Esq.
Two men, Sheka Kamara and Abu Bakarr Sesay, have been sentenced to twelve and ten years imprisonment respectively after being found guilty of unlawful possession of a substance suspected to be kush — the synthetic drug wreaking havoc across Sierra Leone.
The convicts were tried before Justice Isata Sellu Tucker of High Court No. 5 in Freetown, where they both pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of drugs, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act, 2008.
According to court records, Sheka Kamara was found with 25 grams of the suspected drug, while Abu Bakarr Sesay was caught with 60.5 grams. Following their conviction, both men were transferred to the Pademba Road Male Correctional Centre to serve their respective sentences.
The ruling comes at a time when the Chief Justice has intensified efforts to combat the rising wave of drug abuse and trafficking in the country. The judiciary’s firm stance reflects growing public concern and pressure on the government to crack down on drug dealers and distributors fueling the kush crisis.
Authorities have hailed the judgment as a strong message to others involved in the illegal drug trade that the law will take its full course.
