The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has intensified its crackdown on drug-related activities, conducting major raids at notorious drug hotspots across the metropolis.  ,
The operation, carried out on January 30, targeted areas known for drug trafficking and abuse, including Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata. 18 suspects have been detained in connection with a number of drug offenses, and significant quantities of illicit substances have been recovered from the raids.
Speaking on the development, the NDLEA Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, said the agency remains committed to its mandate.
“This operation is a part of our ongoing efforts to eradicate drug-related crimes in Kano.” He claimed that we successfully searched these identified hotspots and apprehended suspects who possessed marijuana sativa and rubber solution.
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Maigatari, an Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics (ASN), further disclosed that locally made dangerous weapons were also recovered, especially in Kwarin Kaya, where some suspects attempted to intimidate officers.
“Some people tried to threaten our operatives from a distance during the raid at Kwarin Kaya,” said one witness. However, our officers remained resolute and ensured the operation proceeded without any incident”, Maigatari added.
The NDLEA State Commander, AI Ahmad, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to tackling drug-related offenses in Kano.
We will continue to fight against drug trafficking and abuse, and we promise to do so as to appoint an entire drug syndicate. The NDLEA is dedicated to securing our communities and making Kano a drug-free state”, Ahmad emphasized.
Source: Channels TV
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