The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Command, secured the conviction of four drug traffickers and dealer in the state
The Commander of the NDLEA in Kano, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on Thursday.
He said the conviction was a significant milestone in the agency’s relentless fight against drug-related offenses under the leadership of the state Commander Abubakar Idris-Ahmad.
“The agency secured multiple convictions in one day, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.
“Out of the drug traffickers Ibrahim Tahir, 25, was convicted on three separate counts related to drug offenses, with each carrying a 3 years sentence to be served consecutively, totaling 9 years in imprisonment.
“James Temitope, 40, an ex-convict and notorious distributor of Cannabis Sativa sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for trafficking illicit substances”
While Adekunle Adebayo, 40, and Yahaya Mamuda, 35, were sentenced to 6 years imprisonment each for drug-related offenses, without option of fine.
Idris-Ahmad said the swift delivery of justice in the case serves as a deterrent to potential drug offenders, emphasizing that crime does not pay.
“This convictions demonstrate NDLEA’s unwavering commitment to combating drug-related offenses and upholding the rule of law in line with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa’s, mission of ensuring a drug-free society.
He commended the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, for his commitment to combating drug abuse in the state.
He acknowledged the crucial role of Justice M S Shuaibu, a Federal High Court Kano judge, who delivered the verdicts, and the command’s prosecution and legal services unit for their tireless efforts towards contributing to a safer and free society.
Idris-Ahmad solicited the support of the general public and urged them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug abuse and trafficking to the agency.
