The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Kano has apprehended 17 suspects and seized various illicit drugs as part of its special enforcement initiative tagged Operation Ramadan Mubarak.
The development was confirmed by the Kano State Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, in a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari.
According to Yahaya-Lawal, the operation was launched to ensure a safer and drug-free environment throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
“Our operatives carried out intelligence-driven raids at strategic locations across Kano, including Race Course, Dan’agundi, Filin Mahaha, the Kano Zoological Garden, Farm Centre by Zaria Road and Tashar Rami Na’ibawa,” he said.
The coordinated raids resulted in the arrest of 17 persons allegedly involved in drug-related activities.
Yahaya-Lawal added that several illicit substances were recovered during the operation.
“The items seized included methamphetamine (commonly called Ice), cannabis sativa, Exol-5, diazepam and rubber solution,” he stated.
The NDLEA commander reiterated the agency’s commitment to sustaining the crackdown to maintain peace and public safety during Ramadan and beyond.
