Man gets seven-year jail term for advertising cannabis online

A Kano court has sentenced Ashiru Idris, 28, to seven years imprisonment without the option of a fine for publicly advertising cannabis sativa for sale on social media. The Federal High Court in Kano delivered the judgment on July 14, 2026.

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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.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano Strategic Command arrested Idris on April 22, 2026, after receiving a directive from the State Commander, CN DY Lawal. The arrest followed the circulation of a video showing Idris openly advertising cannabis on social media platforms.

NDLEA Kano Strategic Command Commander, CN DY Lawal, described the judgment as a significant warning to individuals involved in or promoting the illicit drug trade. "This judgment reinforces our resolve to confront drug offenders who brazenly promote illegal substances on public platforms. We will continue to act swiftly on credible leads and ensure offenders are brought to justice," Lawal stated.

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On 22 April 2026, operatives of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, acting on the directive of the State Commander, CN DY Lawal, arrested one Ashiru Idris (m), 28, following the circulation on social media of a video showing him publicly advertising cannabis sativa for sale.

The agency urged the public to support efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse by providing credible information to security agencies. The seven-year jail term for Idris is to run from the date of the judgment.

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This judgment reinforces our resolve to confront drug offenders who brazenly promote illegal substances on public platforms. We will continue to act swiftly on credible leads and ensure offenders are brought to justice.