A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Ashiru Idris, to seven years in prison without the option of a fine for advertising cannabis for sale on social media.
The conviction was secured after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Idris on April 22, 2026, following the circulation of a viral video in which he openly promoted cannabis for sale online.
Justice S.M. Shuaibu delivered the judgment on July 14, 2026, ordering that the seven-year prison sentence take effect from the date of the judgment.
According to the NDLEA, the case marks a significant step in the agency's efforts to tackle the illegal drug trade and deter the use of digital platforms to promote illicit substances.
Reacting to the ruling, the Commander of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, CN DY Lawal, described the judgment as a strong warning to anyone involved in the promotion or trafficking of illegal drugs.
He reaffirmed the agency's commitment to acting on credible intelligence and ensuring that offenders are prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The NDLEA also urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing useful information that could help combat drug trafficking and substance abuse across the country.
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