Operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 34 suspects with different quantities of illicit substances in Kano State.
The Kano command’s spokesman, ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari announced this in a statement he signed on Wednesday.
Muhammad-Maigatari said the suspects were arrested during a raid, as part of proactive measures to ensure a safe and drug-free Kano during the Christmas and New Year celebration.
Part of the statement read, “On December 24, the agency dislodged several notorious drug joints across the state. These drug dens are located in Fagge Area, Sani Abacha Stadium, Danagundi, and the historically infamous Filin Idi drug den.”
He said the command successfully recovered a substantial amount of illicit substances such as cannabis sativa, ‘suck and die’, and Exol-5, among others.
According to Muhammad-Maigatari, other recovered items include dangerous arms being used by drug peddlers to attack officers.
“The drug users will receive the necessary counseling and support to aid their recovery,” he assured.
The commander noted that the seizures demonstrated the agency’s commitment to dismantling drug networks and curbing the availability of harmful substances within the community during the festive seasons.
He noted that investigations were ongoing and those found culpable would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
The agency reaffirmed the commitment of the agency to safeguarding the health and safety of all Kano citizens.
“We will continue to eradicate the menace of drug abuse from the streets of Kano and promote awareness about the dangers of substance abuse, as community cooperation is essential in this fight against drug-related issues,” he said.
