The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 49 individuals for various drug-related offences in the state.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the arrests were made during coordinated raids conducted on August 7 and 8.
The operation, which targeted hotspots notorious for drug trafficking and abuse, also led to the seizure of different quantities of illicit substances.
“On Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, the agency dislodged several key locations known for drug-related activities and arrested 34 suspects at Massallacin Idi, Fagge Plaza, Kofar Mata, Kofar Wambai, Kofar Dan’agundi, Makabartar Dan’agundi, Ladanai, Zage, and Tashar Rimi at Rimi Market.
“The command also raided Kano Line Motor Park and Tashar Rami Motor Park in Na’ibawa, where 15 suspects were apprehended,” he said.
According to him, items recovered from the suspects include cannabis sativa, Pregabalin, diazepam, codeine syrup, Rohypnol, “suck and die,” rubber solution and locally made weapons.
The NDLEA State Commander, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, said that the operation was part of efforts to dismantle drug joints and disrupt the networks of dealers in the state.
“Since the elevation of the NDLEA’s operations to a strategic command level, there has been a notable increase in the effectiveness and scope of our work,” Idris-Ahmad said.
He commended Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, for his unwavering support and leadership.
“Buba-Marwa’s commitment to a drug-free society empowers our team to pursue our mission with renewed vigour, ” he said.
Idris-Ahmad urged those involved in drug trafficking to desist, warning that the agency would not relent in its pursuit of a drug-free society.
“The NDLEA remains dedicated to protecting the public from the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking,”
He said that investigation was ongoing, and when completed, the suspects would be charged in court.
(NAN)
