One Ashiru Idris has been sentenced to seven years in prison without the option of a fine for advertising and offering cannabis sativa for sale on social media.
A Federal High Court in Kano handed the judgment down to Idris, according to a statement the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA’s Media and Advocacy Officer in Kano, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, released.
NDLEA said the convict 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.
The anti-narcotic agency declared that 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.
“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,” the statement read partly.
Maigatari described the ruling as a landmark judgement and a strong warning to those using social media to promote or sell illicit drugs.
