A 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 promoting cannabis sativa for sale on social media, in a judgment the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency described as a major victory against online drug trafficking.
The conviction followed Idris’ arrest on April 22, 2026, after a video surfaced online showing him openly advertising cannabis for sale. Acting on the directive of the Kano State Commander, NDLEA operatives tracked and apprehended the suspect before charging him to court.
Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court delivered the judgment on July 14, ordering that the seven-year prison sentence should take effect immediately from the date of conviction.
Reacting to the verdict, the NDLEA’s Kano Strategic Command praised the court for what it called a landmark judgment, noting that the sentence sends a strong message to individuals using digital platforms to promote or trade illicit drugs. The agency reiterated its commitment to intensifying efforts against drug-related crimes across the state.
