Man jailed for seven years for online cannabis advert
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced Ashiru Idris to seven years in prison for advertising cannabis sativa for sale on social media. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced the conviction, highlighting the court’s tough stance on drug-related offences. The judgment was delivered by Justice S.M. Shuaibu. The NDLEA praised the decision as a warning to others involved in illegal drug promotion.
What happened
- Ashiru Idris, aged 28, was convicted by Justice S.M. Shuaibu on July 14, 2026.
- He was arrested on 22 April 2026 after a video circulated on social media showing him advertising cannabis sativa for sale.
- The court sentenced him to seven years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine, starting from the date of judgment.
- The NDLEA described the ruling as a landmark judgment and a strong warning to those promoting illicit drugs.
- The agency called on the public to support efforts against drug trafficking by providing credible information to security agencies.
