Court Jails Man Seven Years for Advertising Cannabis on Social Media

A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a 28 year old man, Ashiru Idris, to seven years imprisonment without the option of a fine for advertising cannabis sativa for sale on social media.

According to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Idris was arrested on April 22, 2026, after a viral video showed him openly promoting the sale of the illicit substance online. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command.

Delivering judgment, Justice S.M. Shuaibu convicted the defendant and ordered that the seven year prison term should take effect from the date of the judgment.

Reacting to the ruling, the NDLEA described the judgment as a landmark decision and a strong warning to individuals involved in the promotion and trafficking of illicit drugs. The agency reiterated its commitment to tracking and prosecuting drug offenders while urging members of the public to support the fight against substance abuse by providing credible information to security agencies.