The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano, says its has secured the convictions for 18 persons involved in drug-related crimes, over the last three months.
Mr. Abubakar Idris Ahmad, the NDLEA Kano State Commander, said in its relentless battle against drug abuse, the command arrested 241 suspects engaged in drug-related activities and confiscated 3,667.734 kilograms of illicit substances, all between July and September 2023.
While speaking on behalf of the State Commander, the Public Relation Officer (PRO), Mr. Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari noted that the ” arrest of 241 suspects involved in drug trafficking and distribution is a testament to the command’s proactive stance”.
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“These arrests not only remove dangerous individuals from society but also disrupt the illicit drug supply chain, making it increasingly difficult for drugs to reach vulnerable communities”.
He further disclosed that; “The recovery of 3,667.734kg of illicit substances further emphasizes the command’s effectiveness in intercepting and seizing drugs, thereby reducing their availability and mitigating the harm caused by drug abuse”.