The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, has arrested four men allegedly involved in the illicit drug trade in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.
The Punch reported that the suspects were apprehended during a covert operation carried out by operatives of the Counter-Terrorism Unit stationed at Dorayi Babba in Gwale Local Government Area.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday.
Abdullahi said the arrests followed credible intelligence indicating that the suspects were allegedly engaged in the distribution and sale of illicit drugs.
The suspects were identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 35; Rabiu Baffa, 25; Aminu Lawan, 35; and Ibrahim Idris, 33. All four are residents of Gaida in Kumbotso LGA.
According to the NSCDC, operatives recovered four sachets of Pregabalin 300mg capsules, popularly known as “PG”; dozens of Diazepam tablets, locally referred to as “Fara”; three tubes of Oshin Solution, also known as “Sholisho”; as well as three big packs and 20 parcels of suspected marijuana.
The State Commandant, Mohammed Agalama, warned members of the public, especially youths, against engaging in the sale, distribution and abuse of illicit drugs.
Agalama described drug abuse as a major threat to public safety, security and the wellbeing of society, particularly among young people.
He disclosed that the suspects and recovered exhibits would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, after the NSCDC concludes its preliminary investigation.
According to him, the handover would allow the NDLEA to conduct further investigations and take the necessary legal action.
The commandant also reaffirmed the NSCDC’s commitment to collaborating with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to combat drug-related offences and other activities capable of threatening peace and security in Kano State.
He urged members of the public to provide security agencies with credible information about suspected illicit drug activities, assuring them that such information would be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
