NDLEA arrests 21 suspects in Kano drug crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successful Kano has arrested 21 suspects and seized assorted illicit drugs during a large cognition carried retired crossed the state.

A connection signed by Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, the agency’s Public Relations Officer, said the raids were conducted connected April 11, 2026 nether the enactment of Commander D. Y. Lawal.

Officers targeted respective cause hotspots, including Filin Idi, Hotoro, Mariri, Fagge, and Farm Center on Zaria Road.

During the operation, officials recovered antithetic types of illicit substances, including cannabis, pregabalin, codeine-based cough syrup, and rubber solution utilized arsenic an inhalant. Locally made weapons were besides seized.

“Suspects who attempted to onslaught officers with locally-made weapons were tactically disarmed and taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing to place main cause dealers and to physique cases for prosecution,” helium said.

Speaking connected the development, Commander D. Y. Lawal said the enactment from the Kano State authorities has strengthened the agency’s operations.

“The timely donation of vehicles by the Kano State Government has enabled our bid to widen sum and respond swiftly to intelligence.

“We volition proceed to usage these assets for sustained, disposable operations to escaped our communities of illicit drugs. ...