NDLEA Secures Four Drug Convictions in a Day in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on drug-related crimes, securing four convictions in a single day.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the convictions were handed down by the Federal High Court in Kano on May 12.
“This achievement highlights the agency’s unwavering commitment to enforcing drug laws and eradicating drug trafficking in Nigeria,” the statement said. “It also sends a strong message to offenders that justice will be swift and decisive.”
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Among those convicted was 30-year-old Mas’udu Shitu, who received a nine-year prison sentence without the option of a fine for possession of 1.3kg of cannabis sativa. Surajo Samaila, 37, was sentenced to eight years in prison for being in possession of 6.4kg of cannabis.
Two others, Buhari Ya’u Bashir, 24, and Musa Usman, 25, were also sentenced to eight years each. Bashir was found in possession of 1.1kg of cannabis sativa, while Usman was caught with 0.8 grams of tramadol tablets.
The Kano State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, praised the judiciary for its swift and firm rulings. He also reaffirmed the agency’s dedication, under the leadership of retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, to building a safer, drug-free Nigeria.
by PRNigeria
