Court Jails Man 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.

The conviction was secured by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which described the ruling as a landmark judgment against the public promotion of illicit drugs.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Media and Advocacy Officer of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, Justice S.M. Shuaibu delivered the judgment on July 14, 2026.
The agency said Idris was arrested on April 22, 2026, after a video circulated on social media allegedly showed him publicly advertising cannabis sativa for sale.

“Operatives of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, acting on the directive of the State Commander, CN DY Lawal, arrested one Ashiru Idris, 28, following the circulation on social media of a video showing him publicly advertising cannabis sativa for sale,” the statement said.

The court ordered that the seven-year prison term should take effect from the date of judgment.

Reacting to the conviction, the Commander of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, CN DY Lawal, said the ruling sends a strong message to individuals involved in the promotion and sale of illegal drugs.

“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 said.
The NDLEA also urged members of the public to support efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse by providing useful information to security agencies.

The conviction comes amid ongoing efforts by the anti-narcotics agency to curb the spread of illicit drugs and prosecute individuals involved in drug-related offences across the country.