The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, said it arrested 17 suspects and seized various illicit substances under its special enforcement initiative, “Operation Ramadan Mubarak.”

The State Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari.

He said that the operation was aimed at ensuring a safe, secure and drug-free environment throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

He stated, “Our operatives carried out intelligence-driven raids at strategic locations across Kano, including Race Course, Dan’agundi, Filin Mahaha, Kano Zoological Garden, Farm Centre by Zaria Road and Tashar Rami Na’ibawa. The coordinated operations led to the arrest of 17 suspects allegedly involved in drug-related activities.

“The items recovered during the raids included assorted illicit substances such as methamphetamine, popularly known as Ice, cannabis sativa, Exol-5, diazepam and rubber solution.”

According to him, the seizure reflected the command’s continued commitment to dismantling drug networks and curbing the distribution and abuse of narcotics within the state.

He said that the enforcement drive aligned with the directive of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa (retd), who called for intensified nationwide operations to promote a drug-free society.

Mr Yahaya-Lawal reiterated the command’s resolve to safeguard communities across Kano State, assuring residents that the operations would be sustained to ensure a drug-free Ramadan.

He urged the members of the public to remain vigilant and support the agency with credible information to curb illicit drug activities.

(NAN)