The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Sokoto State workplace, on Friday, arrested one Anas Sani, 32, found to be an Indian hemp farmer within the state.
The company’s state Commander, Iro Adamu, in his remarks, mentioned the invention was made final Friday night time on the Sanyinna space in Tambuwal Local Government Area of the state, following an intelligence report.
“It was planted on the maize farm in order that solely specialists may perceive what it’s.
“It was a foreign variety which is very effective and costly,” he mentioned
Adamu famous that this was the primary time such a farm was found within the state, which he mentioned, referred to as for a rigorous marketing campaign and patrol to discourage locals from venturing into the illegal enterprise.
The suspect, a father of two, whereas talking with newsmen, mentioned he learnt the enterprise whereas proudly owning a provision store in Lagos State.
“I’m a first-timer within the enterprise. I learnt it whereas residing in Lagos and determined to present it a trial in my hometown of Sanyinna.
“My elder brother tried his finest to discourage me however I ignored his recommendation.
“I thank God that I’m arrested earlier than beginning reaping of my profit enterprise.
“I am ready to face the consequences of my action because it will discourage others who are interested in the business,” he mentioned
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