The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano State Command, said it operatives have arrested 198 drug suspects and dismantled 21 illicit drug joints in Kano.
The Spokesman of the NDLEA, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari in a statement on Tuesday in Kano disclosed that the arrest was made between Jan.17 and Jan.26, in the ongoing “Operation Hana Maye’’ launched by the agency State Commander, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad.
The operation is aimed at combating drug trafficking and abuse in the State.
He stated that out of the 198 suspects arrested, 177 are males and 21 are females.
“Out of 198 suspects, 61 suspects were arrested in a club that had been transformed into an illicit drug joint.
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“The 42 suspects were arrested at Dan Agundi graveyard and 21 drug joints including Sheka graveyard and sheka Obajana were dismantled to create a safer environment and discourage drug-related activities in the state”, he said.
Muhammad-Maigatari further disclosed that the Command successfully recovered a substantial amount of illicit substances such as Exol five rubber solution, suck and die, cannabis and other dangerous substances.
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking.
“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”, he added.
The agency spokesperson called on the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug abuse and trafficking to the appropriate authorities, saying: “Together, we can build a drug-free and safer society for all”.
