Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has arrested 38 suspects in multiple drug hotspots across the Kano Metropolis, ahead of this year’s Eid al-Kabir Celebrations.
The Command’s spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari
disclosed this on Saturday in a statement.
He revealed that the two-day operation under the leadership of ‘CN DY Lawal’, was in its continued “Operation Sharar Mafaka in Kano.
The operation was intensified ahead of the Eid al-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations to prevent the exploitation of festive gatherings by criminal elements.
The operation, according to the anti-narcotic agency, was targeted notorious drug joints and resulted in arrests and recoveries at the following locations:
Fagge, Filin Idi, Gyadi Gyadi, Hotoro, Tashar Rami, Audu Bako Secretariat and Hauren Gadagi. Others are, Kofar Mata, Sheka and Farm Center areas.
The statement listed items recovered during the operations to include, Cannabis sativa, Exol-5, Diazepam, “Suck and Die” illicit substance, Rubber solution and Locally made weapons.
Speaking on the outcome, CN DY Lawal said, “Our operations will be sustained to ensure a peaceful Sallah celebration for all citizens.
“This operation is in line with the directive of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa to ensure safe streets for all Nigerians.
He also explained that the arrested suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue and will be prosecuted where evidence warrants”, according to the NDLEA.
