By Deborah Nnamdi
The Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Police, has arrested 57 suspects for drug-related offenses in a series of raids across the state.
The arrests, carried out on September 24, 25, and 27, were announced in a statement on Sunday by Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA in Kano.
According to the statement, the operation formed part of the ongoing activities of the Kano State Joint Task Force for Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation, led by Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim-Kofar Mata. Areas identified as drug hotspots, including Kofar Ruwa, Tashar Rami, Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna, Mil Tara, Zage, Dorayi Karshen Waya, Dawanau, and Filin Idi, were targeted during the raids.
“Operatives recovered assorted illicit substances and several locally made weapons, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to prosecute those found culpable,” the NDLEA said.
Ibrahim-Kofar Mata reaffirmed the task force’s determination to tackle drug abuse and related crimes.
“Our resolve to eradicate drug abuse and associated thuggery in Kano remains unshakeable. We will continue to work tirelessly to create a safer, healthier community for all,” he said.
He also commended the NDLEA and Police for their efforts and urged community leaders, parents, and civil society groups to join the fight against drugs and thuggery.
Similarly, the NDLEA Commander in Kano, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf for his support, noting that the government’s commitment had boosted ongoing security and rehabilitation initiatives.
He further praised agency personnel and the Police for their professionalism and cooperation during the operation.
