The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, says that it has recently secured the conviction of four drug traffickers in the state.
The Commander of the NDLEA in Kano, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Kano, said the agency secured the conviction on Tuesday.
Idris-Ahmad said that the conviction was a significant milestone in the agency’s relentless fight against drug-related offences in the state.
According to him, 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 offences, with each carrying a three-year sentence to be served consecutively, totaling 9 years in imprisonment.
“James Temitope, 40, an ex-convict and notorious distributor of Cannabis Sativa was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for trafficking illicit substances”
”While Adekunle Adebayo, 40, and Yahaya Mamuda, 35, were sentenced to 6 years imprisonment each for drug-related offences, without option of fine.
Idris-Ahmad noted that the swift delivery of justice in the cases serve as a deterrent to potential drug offenders, emphasising that crime does not pay.
“These convictions demonstrate the NDLEA’s unwavering commitment to combating drug-related offences and upholding the rule of law.
”This is inline with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa’s, mission of ensuring a drug-free society,” he said.
He commended the state governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, on his commitment to combating drug abuse in the state.
He also acknowledged the crucial role of Justice M S Shuaibu, a Federal High Court Kano judge, who delivered the verdicts.
He further commended 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 that they remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug abuse and trafficking to the agency.
