Friday, April 24, 2026 - A Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, has sentenced a 23-year-old man, Kabir Adamu, to 8 years imprisonment for smuggling cannabis sativa concealed inside loaf of bread into a court premises.
Kabir Adamu was apprehended on 14 January 2026 by officers
of the Nigerian Correctional Service at the Kano State High Court, Miller Road
after personnel discovered a quantity of cannabis concealed inside a loaf of
bread intended for a defendant known locally as “Wizzy,” who was undergoing
trial.
The suspect and the exhibit were immediately transferred to
the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution.
Following diligent investigation and prosecution by NDLEA
operatives, Kabir Adamu was convicted on 22 April 2026 and sentenced by Hon.
Justice SM Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Court One, Kano, to eight (8)
years imprisonment without the option of a fine.
Commander of the NDLEA, Kano Strategic Command, CN DY
Lawal, commended the court, adding that the conviction demonstrates the
commitment and collaboration of law enforcement and judicial authorities in
combating substance abuse and drug-related crime.
“These decisive ruling underscores our collective resolve to
deny criminal elements any opportunity to undermine public safety and
institutional order,” Commander Lawal said.
“It will serve as a firm deterrent to those who attempt to
smuggle illegal substances into court premises, correctional facilities, or any
other vulnerable environment.”
Commander Lawal expressed appreciation for the support
and leadership of the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen.
Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), CON, OFR, whose renewed drive for a drug-free Nigeria
continues to strengthen agency operations across the federation.
The NDLEA urged the public to remain vigilant and to
continue supporting law enforcement by reporting drug-related activities as
part of the ongoing effort to achieve a drug-free Nigeria.
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