In line with the vision and mission of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu on tackling crime and criminality throughout the country, and under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, Ali Umar Fage, the Command has secured the conviction of eighteen (18) persons involved in seven (7) drug-related cases charged to court between 6th July and 28th August, 2026.
The convictions were secured at the Chief Magistrate Courts, Katsina, through diligent prosecution by the Command’s Legal Section.
The Commands spokesman, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development yesterday.
He gave details of the convictions thus:
” 17/07/2026 (Chief Magistrate Court I, Katsina):
- Convict: Muhammad Shafi’u, ‘m’, 31 years old.
- Offence: Possession and sale of dangerous drugs.
- Exhibits: 180 sachets of Pregabalin capsules and 13 sachets of Exol-5 tablets.
- Sentence: Four (4) years imprisonment without the option of a fine;
” 28/07/2026 (Chief Magistrate Court I, Katsina):
- Convict: Aminu Ahmed, ‘m’, 25 years old.
- Offence: Possession and sale of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and dangerous drugs.
- Exhibits: 25 wraps of Indian hemp and 20 sachets of Pregabalin capsules.
- Sentence: Six (6) months imprisonment with an option of a N100,000 fine for possession of dangerous drugs, and four (4) years imprisonment without the option of a fine for the sale of Indian hemp;
” 31/07/2026 (Chief Magistrate Court I, Katsina):
- Convict: Muhammad Lawal, ‘m’, 30 years old.
- Offence: Possession and sale of dangerous drugs.
- Exhibits: 100 tablets of Exol-5, 200 tablets of Diazepam, 10 sachets of Tramadol capsules, and 10 sachets of Pregabalin capsules.
- Sentence: Five (5) years imprisonment without the option of a fine;
“17/08/2026 (Chief Magistrate Court I, Katsina):
- Convict: Sulaiman Abdullahi, ‘m’, 29 years old.
- Offence: Possession of dangerous drugs.
- Exhibits: 40 tablets of Diazepam.
- Sentence: Five (5) years imprisonment with an option of a N100,000 fine;
” 18/08/2026 (Chief Magistrate Court I, Katsina):
- Convict: Musa Lawal, ‘m’, 25 years old.
- Offence: Unlawful possession and sale of Indian hemp and dangerous drugs.
- Exhibits: 21 wraps of Indian hemp and 25 capsules of Pregabalin (300mg).
- Sentence: Five (5) years imprisonment with an option of a fine for possession, and four (4) years imprisonment without the option of a fine for the sale of dangerous drugs;
” 28/08/2026 (Chief Magistrate Court IV, Katsina):
- Convicts: Musa Abdullahi, ‘m’, and ten (10) others.
- Offence: Unlawful possession of Indian hemp.
- Exhibits: Dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
- Sentence: Three (3) months imprisonment with an option of a N15,000 fine each;
” 20/08/2026 (Chief Magistrate Court I, Katsina):
- Convicts: Talmizu Aliyu, ‘m’, 35 years old (1st Convict), and Aliyu Abdullahi, ‘m’, 30 years old (2nd Convict).
- Offence: Possession and sale of Indian hemp and dangerous drugs.
- Exhibits: 124 capsules of Tramadol, 90 tablets of Exol-5, and 40 wraps of Indian hemp.
- Sentence: 1st Convict sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment with an option of a N100,000 fine; 2nd Convict sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment without the option of a fine.”
The Commands spokesman added that all exhibits were duly tendered in court, and all convicts have been remanded in correctional facilities to serve out their sentences.
He added” The Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage commends the judiciary for the speedy dispensation of justice and praises the police prosecutors for their diligence. He reiterates the Command’s unwavering resolve to sustain the fight against illicit drugs and substance abuse across Katsina State.”