The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced securing multiple convictions in a single day.
This was revealed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, in a statement issued on Thursday.
Maigatari emphasized that the recent convictions reflect the agency’s steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law and enforcing its strict zero-tolerance policy on drug-related offences.
“The Agency secured multiple convictions in one day, underscoring our resolve to maintain law and order and rid society of drug traffickers,” he said.
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.
The NDLEA PRO 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 emphasized 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 NDLEA State Commander, Mr. CN AI Ahmad, praised the support of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.), noting that his backing has been instrumental in the agency’s recent successes. Ahmad also expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his commitment to the fight against drug abuse.
Additionally, Ahmad recognized the vital contributions of Justice Shuaibu and the Command’s prosecution and legal services unit in securing the convictions. He reaffirmed the NDLEA’s commitment to upholding the law and ensuring a drug-free society.
