- Funmilayo Ogbuaya has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for cocaine trafficking, while her accomplice received 25 years.
- According to reports, authorities discovered approximately 1.595kg of cocaine in her possession as well as that of her accomplice, Odeyemi Omolara. Both individuals were subsequently arrested, charged to court, and found guilty.
Lagos socialite Funmilayo Ogbuaya, popularly known as Ariket, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following her conviction for conspiracy and involvement in cocaine trafficking to Saudi Arabia.
According to reports, authorities discovered approximately 1.595kg of cocaine in her possession as well as that of her accomplice, Odeyemi Omolara. Both individuals were subsequently arrested, charged to court, and found guilty.
While Ariket received a 15-year prison sentence, her accomplice was handed a longer term of 25 years, a development that has sparked debate online.
The case has drawn widespread reactions, with many Nigerians expressing shock over the sentencing and circumstances surrounding the crime.
One user, @AdesolaSo, questioned the disparity: “I don’t understand, main culprit is going for 15 years and an accomplice is doing 25 years, who can explain better to me?”
Another, @Tobilobabalogu2, noted: “She get luck say no be Saudi them convict her…”
Some expressed skepticism about the justice system, with @LoveDoctorMoo stating: “This is Nigeria, she will be out before you know it.”
Others reacted to the lifestyle angle, with @cryptgraph977 saying: “She’ll be telling people it’s hard work that got her where she is.”
The reports also revealed that Ariket had celebrated her 60th birthday in grand style in Lagos just last year, highlighting the stark contrast between her former lifestyle and current legal situation.
The case continues to generate conversations around drug trafficking, sentencing, and accountability.
