The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 25 individuals suspected of drug trafficking in the Filin Idi area of Kano.
The command reported recovering over 10 kilograms of assorted illicit substances, including cannabis sativa, diazepam, Exol, “suck and die,” rubber solution, pregabaline, along with locally made weapons.
In a statement, the Command’s spokesperson, Sadiq Maigatari, quoted the state Commander, Abubakar Ahmad, who described the arrests as “a bold move to combat drug trafficking and related crimes in the state.”
Ahmad emphasized that the Filin Idi area has long been associated with drug peddling and social vices such as phone snatching and thuggery.
“The NDLEA’s efforts to dismantle this network have yielded significant results, ensuring a safer environment for Kano residents,” the statement noted.
The command revealed that it is committed to eliminating drug networks in the state and will continue to conduct similar operations.
As part of a coordinated effort, the NDLEA also conducted a raid at the Danagundi construction site, leading to the arrest of six additional suspects.
“This coordinated operation demonstrates the command’s unwavering commitment to eradicating drug-related crimes in the state,” the NDLEA statement read.
In a related incident, the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) apprehended a 24-year-old man, Amir Mohammed, for an alleged robbery and assault on Alhaji Mustafa Abubakar, a resident of Ja’en in Gwale local government area. NSCDC spokesperson, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the suspect broke into Abubakar’s home at midnight at the Federal Housing Estate in Sharada, Kano, inflicting multiple stab wounds on the victim and his family members.
“The victim, Alhaji Mustafa Abubakar, was stabbed on 11 sensitive parts of his body, including his neck and chest, in a brutal attempt to rob him of his smartphone and laptop,” Abdullahi said.
Preliminary investigations by the NSCDC indicated that the suspect intended to use the stolen items to access and empty Abubakar’s bank accounts.
The NSCDC confirmed that Abubakar has been taken to the hospital for medical treatment, while the suspect remains in custody and investigations are ongoing.
Additionally, the command is actively pursuing an accomplice, identified as Abbas Danmama, who is currently at large.
