The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has secured multiple convictions in a single day.
The Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA Kano State Command, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, in a statement issued on Thursday, said that the recent convictions demonstrate the agency’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law and a strict zero-tolerance policy towards drug offences.
TheFact Daily reports that among those convicted was a 25-year-old, Ibrahim Tahir, who was found guilty on three separate drug-related charges. Each count carries a three-year sentence, to be served consecutively, resulting in a total of nine years in prison.
In another case, James Temitope Ajayi, a 40-year-old ex-convict and notorious distributor of cannabis sativa, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for trafficking illicit substances.
Maigatari noted that Temitope’s conviction was particularly significant given his history of cross-regional drug trafficking.
He further revealed that the convictions have effectively disrupted a major drug supply chain, helping to protect communities from the dangers of illicit substances.
“These convictions are part of our consistent efforts to disrupt major supply chains and safeguard communities from the devastating impact of drug abuse,” Maigatari added.
Additionally, two other offenders, Adekunle Sunday Adebayo, 40, and Yahaya Mamuda, 35, were each sentenced to six years in prison for drug-related crimes.
The court ruled that none of the convicts were given the option of a fine, sending a strong message to potential offenders about the seriousness of drug-related crimes.
Maigatari emphasised that the swift administration of justice in these cases reinforces the message that crime does not pay.
“By holding offenders accountable for their actions, Justice Shuaibu is contributing to a safer, more just society,” he noted.
The State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr. CN AI Ahmad, lauded the support of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.), whose backing, he said, has been instrumental in achieving these milestones.
Ahmad also expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his dedication to combating drug abuse in the state.
Ahmad further acknowledged the crucial role played by Justice Shuaibu and the Command’s prosecution and legal services unit in securing the convictions, adding that the NDLEA remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring a drug-free society.
