NDLEA arrests 23 suspects, seizes illicit drugs in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano State, has arrested 23 suspects and seized various illicit drugs, including codeine, pregabalin, and cannabis sativa.

In a statement signed by the Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics, Sadiq Maigatari, the agency’s aim is to dismantle the illicit drug joints in the state, adding that NDLEA has launched another major crackdown on illicit drugs activities in Badawa, Kofar Mata, Tashar Kasuwar Rimi, Gwangwazo, and Kantin Kwari areas of Kano.

The statement said the areas mapped out had been identified as hotspots for drug abuse, and that the agency was determined to restore peace and order.

“The operation resulted in the arrest of 23 suspects and the recovery of various illicit drugs, including codeine, pregabalin, and cannabis sativa,” the statement said

“The NDLEA is pledging an intensified effort to dismantle drug joints and combat the rampant drug abuse that has plagued these neighborhoods.

“The operation underscores the agency’s commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of the community by addressing the growing menace of drug-related activities, ensuring our streets are safe, and our youth are protected from substance abuse dangers.” It said

The agency urged the public to support their efforts by remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activities.