Traditional ruler suspended after being caught with marijuana in Kaduna

A traditional ruler in Kaduna State has been suspended following his arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dealing on marijuana.

Ibrahim Danladi was said to have been arrested by the NDLEA while in possession of a 1.5kg of marijuana.

Some residents of the village who were contacted confirmed the arrest but added that the traditional ruler, fondly called, ‘Alhaji Maina,’ was arrested following the discovery of a bag of marijuana in his house.

“Someone dealing on marijuana was staying in his house selling it. Realizing the huge profit the man was making, Alhaji Maina also joined him in selling the illicit drugs,” a source said.

Even thought efforts to contact the village head by Pulse proof abortive, the traditional ruler’s arrest and subsequent suspension is a dramatic turn in the fight against drugs in the State.

Meanwhile, Kaduna State government has announced the suspension of the traditional ruler, in a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan.

The statement said on 20 January 2016, the NDLEA arrested Danladi a village head of Ungwa Goma in the Gimi District of Sanga local government area of the state who admitted ownership of the illegal drug.

“The NDLEA subsequently notified the Kaduna State Security Council of the arrest of the traditional ruler. While deliberating on the matter, the Council recommended his suspension from office pending the conclusion of investigations and possible trial. The government accepted the recommendation,” the statement said.

NDLEA will soon arraign the village head in court after investigations are completed, it was gathered.