By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
A 23-year-old man identified as Kabiru Adamu has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for smuggling cannabis sativa, concealed inside a loaf of bread into a court premises.
Kabir Adamu was apprehended on 14 January 2026 after officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service at the Kano High Court discovered a quantity of cannabis sativa, concealed inside a loaf of bread in his custody.
He had intended to give the bread for a defendant known locally as “Wizzy,” who was undergoing trial in the court.
The suspect and the exhibit were immediately transferred to the Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (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 years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine.
NDLEA commended the Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, for the conviction of Kabir Adamu.
Kano Commander of NDLEA, DY Lawal, said, “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.
“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,” Lawal said.
Commander Lawal expressed appreciation for the support and leadership of the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, whose renewed drive for a drug-free Nigeria continues to strengthen agency operations across the federation.
The NDLEA Commander 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.
