Bethal Regional Court sentences drug dealer to eight years in jail
Chibuzo Chicozie 'Don' Ogbunuku (36) entered a plea agreement with the State.
The Hawks Provincial Head, Maj-Gen Zodwa Mokoena welcomed the sentence of a drug dealer who is part of a syndicate in the Bethal area.
She hailed the investigation team for commendable efforts and further applauded the collaboration with their counterparts in ensuring that criminals are brought to book then remain in custody.
The acclamation followed the arrest of a criminal group during ‘Dream on’ project at Bethal between June 2021 and July 2022 respectively.
They appeared before the Bethal Regional Court on Tuesday, August 2 for dealing in drugs.
Chibuzo Chicozie ‘Don’ Ogbunuku (36) entered a plea agreement with the State and he was sentenced to 8 years direct imprisonment collectively for dealing in drugs, conspiracy to commit an offence, corruption, escaping from custody, and illegal entry, departing or remaining in the country.
The case against Okereke Valentine Okwudiri (36), Kadima Remy (30), Male Mokoko (34), Mukembani Justin Kasindo (35), Rudi Angel Kishuka (25), Bongiwe Malingela (42), David Enewere (35) and Hassanda Kaluwe (32) was postponed to August 30 for legal representative.
Mbusho Janvier Kikaranga (35) who appeared in absentia was remanded to August 15 for bail application.
