By Deborah Nnamdi
The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it seized 709.979kg of illicit substances in October in the state.
This is contained in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday.
The statement also disclosed that the command arrested 129 suspects, who were all males.
“The total illicit substances recovered under the period is 709.979kg, which is made up of 309.991kg of cannabis sativa.
”Others are 394.835kg of various psychotropic substances, comprising 741,600 tablets of Tramadol, 2.789kg of pregabalin, and 0.027kg of methamphetamine, among others,”.
According to the State Commander of the agency, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, during the period, the command secured 22 convictions.
“These convictions serve as a deterrent to those involved in drug-related activities and underscores the agency’s dedication to enforcing the law.
“The suspects arrested have been profiled, and those who deserve prosecution have been charged to court, while others have been referred to the counseling unit for support and rehabilitation,” Idris-Ahmad said.
He commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig.-Gen, Mohammed Marwa (Rtd), for his unwavering support and encouragement, which have significantly contributed to these achievements.
“The command will continue to work tirelessly in collaboration with all other stakeholders to combat drug trade and promote awareness of the dangers associated with drug abuse,” he said
Idris-Ahmad called on the general public to join the fight against drug abuse and trafficking by reporting any information to the agency.
“Together, we can build a healthier and safer society,” he added.
