The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed the arrest of 198 individuals involved in drug-related activities and the dismantling of 21 illicit drug joints within the state.
As outlined in a statement released by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Tuesday in Kano, these operations were carried out between January 17 and January 26 under the ongoing “Operation Hana Maye” (Operation Stop Drug Abuse). This initiative was launched by the State Commander, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, with the primary goal of combatting drug trafficking and abuse in the region.
Of the 198 suspects apprehended, 177 are male, while 21 are female. Notably, 61 individuals were caught in a club that had been transformed into an illicit drug joint. Additionally, 42 suspects were arrested at Dan Agundi graveyard, and a total of 21 drug joints, including Sheka graveyard and Sheka Obajana, were dismantled to create a safer environment and discourage drug-related activities in the state.
The NDLEA emphasized the successful recovery of a significant quantity of illicit substances, including Exol five rubber solution, suck and die, cannabis, and other hazardous materials during these operations.
Reiterating the agency’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking, the spokesperson stated, “We will continue to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend drug traffickers, disrupt drug supply chains, and provide necessary support and rehabilitation to those affected by drug addiction.”
The public was urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug abuse and trafficking to the appropriate authorities, with a call to join forces in building a drug-free and safer society for all.