By Huldah Shado
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has filed eight-count charges against Sulaiman Danwawu, a notorious drug dealer in Kano, at the Federal High Court.
The charges stem from his arrest on May 10, 2025, by the Kano Police Command, which subsequently handed him over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution.
Danwawu, previously arrested in 2022 for possession of 500 cartons of suspected Tramadol tablets, was re-arrested in Tudun Yola Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State.
The current charges include possession of 72 grams of Tramadol, 1.7 grams of Rohypnol, 24.1 kilograms of Pregabalin, 2.3 kilograms of codeine syrup, and 28 grams of cannabis sativa.
These offences contravene Section 19 of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The arrest and subsequent charges are part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria.
The agency has intensified its operations, leading to significant seizures and arrests across the country.
In early 2025, over five tonnes of illegal substances, including cannabis, cocaine, codeine, and tramadol, were seized during operations nationwide.
Danwawu’s case underscores the persistent challenges posed by drug trafficking in Nigeria and the authorities’ commitment to addressing them through stringent enforcement and legal action.
