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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, have arrested 52 suspects across various areas known for illicit drug activities in the state.
The command’s spokesperson, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, in a statement issued on Wednesday, revealed that the suspects were arrested during various operations in the state between Monday and Tuesday, following the launch of “Operation Sharar Mafaka”, which means clearing hideouts.
“The operation launched on April 27, targeted more than 20 identified drug locations, leading to significant arrests and seizures within two days. On April 27, our officers raided Filin Idi, Tashar Rami, Fagge, Abattoir and Farm Centre, where 15 suspects were arrested and quantities of illicit drugs and paraphernalia were recovered,” said Muhammad-Maigatari.
“On April 28, further raids were carried out at Hotoro Flyover, Mariri Park, Ramin Jirga Tishama, Yankaba Park and Audu Bako Secretariat, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects, including three females, as well as the recovery of assorted drugs and locally made weapons.”
He added that on the same date, additional operations were conducted at Kwanar Ungogo, Titin Jajira, Tudun Bojuwa and parts of Sabon Gari, leading to the arrest of 21 more suspects, including one female.
“We will continue to dislodge criminal joints, arrest suspects, seize exhibits and occupy such premises until normalcy is restored. We call on members of the public to support the agency in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking until our streets are safe for all.”
