Ashiru Idris was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment without the option of a fine. Photo: NDLEA's Maigatari on Facebook
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.
