NDLEA Cracks Down On Kano Drug Hotspots, Arrests 22 Suspects

The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested 22 suspects and confiscated a range of illicit substances following a series of coordinated raids across drug hotspots in the state.

Led by the State Commander, CN AI Ahmad, the operation was carried out in Dan’agundi Construction Site, Gwangwazo Area, Farm Centre along Zaria Road, Tashar Rami, and Filin Idi which are identified as notorious for drug abuse and trafficking activities.

Public Relations Officer of the Command, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, in a statement said the crackdown resulted in the seizure of Cannabis Sativa, toxic inhalants such as “suck and die” and rubber solution, as well as locally made weapons.

Maigatari said the command is currently investigating the suspects to identify the drug dealers among them, with a view to prosecuting those found guilty in accordance with the law.

“Individuals identified as users rather than dealers will be referred to our Drug Demand Reduction Unit for counseling and rehabilitation,” he revealed.

The agency emphasised its commitment to proactive and strategic enforcement operations aimed at reducing drug abuse and its attendant security risks in the State.

The state Commander reaffirmed the NDLEA’s commitment to rid the communities of drug threats and called on the public to continue supporting the agency by reporting drug-related activities.