The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has stated that it has made multiple arrests of drug users in the state, News About Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA Kano State Command, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, in a statement issued on Thursday.
He noted that the Command secured multiple convictions in a single day, adding that they demonstrate the Agency’s commitment to the rule of law and a strict zero-tolerance policy towards drug offences.
The NDLEA PRO stated that the convictions have effectively disrupted a major drug supply chain, helping to protect communities from the dangers of illicit substances.
The statement reads, “The Agency secured multiple convictions in one day, underscoring our resolve to maintain law and order and rid society of drug traffickers.
“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.
“These convictions are part of our consistent efforts to disrupt major supply chains and safeguard communities from the devastating impact of drug abuse.
“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 added.
