The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully raided several notorious drug hotspots, leading to the arrest of 18 suspects involved in various drug-related offenses.
The targeted raids focused on high-risk areas known for illicit drug activities, including Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata. During the operation, NDLEA operatives seized substantial quantities of illegal substances, such as Cannabis Sativa and Rubber Solution, as well as locally made dangerous weapons.
Assistant Superintendent of NDLEA, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, confirmed the success of the raids, stating that the operation, carried out on January 30, 2025, was part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related crimes in the state.
“The operation covered several locations, including Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata, where 18 suspects were arrested,” Maigatari said. “During the raid at Kwarin Kaya, some suspects tried to intimidate the officers from a distance, but the NDLEA remained firm, and the operation continued without incident.”
Maigatari reiterated the agency’s commitment to dismantling drug syndicates and addressing the growing problem of drug abuse in the state. He assured that the NDLEA would continue to prosecute those involved in drug crimes.
“The Command, under the leadership of CN AI Ahmad, is determined to ensure that communities are free from the dangers of drug trafficking and abuse,” he added.
