MAN GETS SEVEN-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR ADVERTISING CANNABIS ONLINE

The Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Ashiru Idris, to seven years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine for advertising cannabis sativa for sale on social media.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Media and Advocacy Officer of its Kano Strategic Command, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari.

The NDLEA disclosed that Idris was convicted by Justice S.M. Shuaibu on July 14, 2026.

“The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) today commends the Federal High Court, Kano, for delivering a landmark judgment in a matter arising from public advertisement and sale of cannabis sativa.

“On 22 April 2026, operatives of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, acting on the directive of the State Commander, CN DY Lawal, arrested one Ashiru Idris (m), 28, following the circulation on social media of a video showing him publicly advertising cannabis sativa for sale,” the statement read.

The NDLEA said the court ordered that the seven-year jail term should run from the date of judgment.

The Commander of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, CN DY Lawal, described the judgment as a strong warning to individuals who promote or engage in the illicit drug trade.

“This judgment reinforces our resolve to confront drug offenders who brazenly promote illegal substances on public platforms. We will continue to act swiftly on credible leads and ensure offenders are brought to justice,” Lawal said.

The agency urged members of the public to support efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse by providing credible information to security agencies.