The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it arrested 1,860 suspects and seized over 5.4 tonnes of illicit drugs between January and September 2026.
The State Commander, CN DY Lawal, disclosed this in a statement highlighting the command’s enforcement, prosecution, prevention and rehabilitation activities during the nine-month period.
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The statement signed by the Media and Advocacy Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, said the suspects included 92 females, while the seized substances comprised cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, psychotropic substances and other illicit drugs.
It added that the command secured 89 convictions and filed 126 new cases in court, while 135 cases remained pending before the Federal High Court.
Beyond enforcement, the command’s Counselling, Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit recorded approximately 1,700 interventions to support individuals affected by substance abuse.
The command also conducted about 420 sensitisation programmes in schools and communities to educate young people and members of the public on the dangers of drug abuse.
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The statement further disclosed that Operation Restore Order led to the dismantling of about 35 identified drug joints and the arrest of more than 300 suspects across the state.
Similarly, Operation Sharar Mafaka uncovered underground tunnels and caves in the Rimin Kebe area allegedly used by drug dealers to conceal their illicit activities.
CN Lawal commended the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), for his leadership, as well as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, relevant stakeholders, community members and the media for their support.
He urged residents to provide timely and credible information to the agency to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
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The commander reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustained enforcement, public sensitisation, treatment and rehabilitation to protect public health and improve community safety across Kano State.
The NDLEA continues to combine enforcement operations with preventive education and rehabilitation as part of its efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse.