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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 38 drug suspects with various quantities of illicit substances in Kano State.
The NDLEA spokesman in the state, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Kano.
He said the suspects were arrested during a two-day raid, carried out under the ongoing “Operation Sharar Mafaka”.
“These drug dens are located in Sheka, Farm Centre, Fagge, Filin Idi, Gyadi-Gyadi, Hotoro, Tashar Rami, Audu Bako Secretariat, Hauren Gadagi, and Kofar Mata,” the spokesman added.
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He said the operatives recovered assorted illicit substances such as cannabis sativa, exol-5, diazepam, “suck and die”, rubber solution, as well as locally manufactured weapons in the operation.
He noted that the command has intensified enforcement ahead of the Sallah celebration, as unscrupulous elements often exploit festive events to expand their criminal activities.
“NDLEA will continue to hit the joints until our streets are safe; Our operations will be sustained to ensure a peaceful Sallah celebration for all citizens.” he stated.
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