At least 319 suspects were arrested and 4.7 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, between January and March 2024 in Kano State.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the NDLEA Commander in Kano State, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, disclosed this on Monday in Kano.
He said the suspects comprised of 14 females and 305 males.
Idris-Ahmad explained that the total drugs seized within the period under review is over four tonnes of illicit drugs, which is made up of 2.3kg of marijuana and 2.4kg of psychotropic substances.
The NDLEA Commander said that operatives also seized over five million pills of tramadol and 1.9kg of other dangerous substances.
He stated that in the three months, the command secured 33 convictions of individuals involved in drug trafficking and other drug-related offences.
“We rehabilitated 26 drug addicts, processed 38 visa clearances, and conducted 30 drug integrity tests for individuals and members of the state Emirate Council,” he said.
Idris-Ahmad stated further that during the period under review, the command dislodged 39 illicit drug joints that were serving as hubs for drug activities in the state.
He assured residents of Kano of adequate measures to ensure peaceful and drug-free holiday during the forthcoming Eid-El-Fitr celebration.
“The command is committed to maintaining law and order during this festive period and to prevent the spread of illicit drugs in the community,” Idris-Ahmad said.
The commander reiterated the command’s commitment to creating a drug-free society and ensuring the safety and well-being of the citizens of Kano.
“We will continue to work to dismantle drug trafficking networks, arrest perpetrators, and prevent the spread of drug abuse in the state,” Idris-Ahmad said.
