In October, Kano’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seized 709.979kg of illicit drugs.<\/p>\n
ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the agency’s Kano Command spokesman, issued a statement on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, the agency’s State Commander, said in a statement that the command had also apprehended 129 individuals.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll the 129 suspects are males.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe total illicit substances recovered under the period is 709.979kg, which is made up of\u00a0 309.991kg of cannabis sativa.<\/p>\n
\u201dOthers are 394.835kg of various psychotropic substances,comprising 741,600 tablets of Tramadol, 2.789kg of pregabalin and 0.027kg of methamphetamine, among others,\u201d he said,<\/p>\n
According to him, the command obtained 22 convictions over the period.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese convictions serve as a deterrent to those involved in drug-related activities and underscores the agency\u2019s dedication to enforcing the law.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe suspects arrested have been profiled, and those who deserve prosecution have been charged to court, while others have been referred to the counseling unit for support and rehabilitation,\u201d Idris-Ahmad said.<\/p>\n
He praised the NDLEA’s Chairman\/Chief Executive Officer, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Marwa (Rtd), for his constant support and encouragement, which have greatly contributed to these accomplishments.<\/p>\n
The commander also thanked the Kano State Government and all other stakeholders for their cooperation and support in the ongoing fight against drug misuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe command will continue to work tirelessly in collaboration with all other stakeholders to combat drug trade and promote awareness of the dangers associated with drug abuse\u201d he said<\/p>\n
Idris-Ahmad urged the general public to help fight drug usage and trafficking by submitting any information to the agency via its dedicated hotlines “0800 1020 3040”.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, we can build a healthier and safer society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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