National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, has disclosed that it arrested about 1,016, consisting 40 females and 976 males suspects in the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Commandant, Kano State of the NDLEA, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made this disclosure on Sunday.
He explained that the agency secured 102 convictions in the out-going year, secured forfeiture of five vehicles just as 104 cases were still pending in court.
Idris-Ahmad identified the drugs seized to include 6,098kg of Indian hemp, 1,696kg of codeine and tramadol, and 1,335kg of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
“We rehabilitated 70 clients, investigated 598 visa clearance applications and conducted 245 substance abuse tests, out of which six persons tested positive for different drug abuses.
“We also sensitised 5,000 individuals and engaged Drug Demand Reduction professionals who counselled 1,459 persons,’’ Idris-Ahmad said.
The command also destroyed more than 15 tons of assorted narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in 2023, he added.
The NDLEA Commandant reaffirmed the commitment of the to ensuring the well-being and safety of communities from devastating consequences of drug abuse.
“We will intensify efforts at dismantling drug networks, rehabilitate those in need, secure convictions and destroy illicit substances leaving no room for drug trade to flourish,’’ Idris-Ahmad assured.
