“NDLEA Raids Drug Hotspots in Kano, Arrests 18 Suspects and Seizes Illicit Substances”
The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully carried out a series of raids on notorious drug hotspots, leading to the arrest of 18 suspects involved in various drug-related offenses.
The targeted areas, known for illicit drug activities, included Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata. During the raids, NDLEA operatives seized substantial amounts of illicit substances, including Cannabis Sativa, Rubber Solution, and locally made dangerous weapons.
Assistant Superintendent of NDLEA, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, confirmed the operation’s success, stating that the January 30, 2025, raids were part of the agency’s ongoing effort to combat drug-related crimes in the state.
“The operation covered multiple locations, including Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata, where 18 suspects were arrested,” Maigatari reported. He added that while conducting the raid at Kwarin Kaya, some suspects attempted to intimidate the officers from a distance. However, the NDLEA remained firm, and the operation continued without any incidents.
Maigatari reiterated the agency’s commitment to dismantling drug syndicates and curbing the rising threat of drug abuse in the region. He assured the public that those arrested would face prosecution.
“The Command, led by CN AI Ahmad, is dedicated to making communities safer by ridding them of the dangers associated with drug trafficking and abuse,” he said.
