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 and offering cannabis sativa for sale on social media.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said Idris was arrested on April 22, 2026, by operatives of its Kano Strategic Command after a video of him promoting cannabis for sale went viral online.
Delivering judgement, Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Kano, convicted the defendant and ordered that the prison term take effect from July 14, 2026.
In a statement on Wednesday, the NDLEA’s Media and Advocacy Officer in Kano, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, described the ruling as a landmark judgement and a strong warning to those using social media to promote or sell illicit drugs.
The Kano State Commander of the NDLEA, CN DY Lawal, said the judgement had strengthened the agency’s resolve to tackle drug-related offences.
“This judgement reinforces our determination to confront drug offenders who brazenly promote illegal substances on public platforms. We will continue to act swiftly on credible intelligence and ensure offenders are brought to justice,” he said.
