The Kano State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Thursday that it secured the conviction of 22 drug dealers in the state in July 2024. This achievement marks a significant victory in the agency's ongoing battle against illicit drug trafficking and abuse.
Commander Abubakar Idris-Ahmad confirmed the convictions, highlighting the case of Abubakar Mu’azu, whose arrest led to an altercation in which he stabbed an NDLEA officer. Mu’azu was subsequently charged and sentenced to three years in a correctional center, while the other convicts received various prison terms. Several types of illicit substances were found in Mu’azu's possession.
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Idris-Ahmad emphasized the command's commitment to continuing the fight against drug trafficking and abuse, vowing to prosecute all those involved. He praised the agency's Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, for his unwavering support and dedication to the cause, asserting that no amount of intimidation or violence would deter the operatives from their mission.
The commander also called on the public for their support, urging vigilance and prompt reporting of any suspicious activities related to drug abuse and trafficking to the agency. He reassured that the NDLEA's trained professionals are relentless in ensuring that offenders face the full extent of the law.
