78 Kano drug peddlers, thugs arrested in 4 days

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

The Kano State Joint Task Force Committee for Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation, led by Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, has conducted a successful four – day enforcement operation across high-risk areas of the state, arresting 78 drug peddlers and thugs.

Working in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Police Force, the task force arrested 78 suspects and recovered significant quantities of illicit drugs and other harmful substances.

The operation targeted Mariri Yan’itace, Fagge, Badawa, Kasuwar Rimi, Masallacin Idi, Yankaba, Hotoro Flyover, Kofar Mata, Rijiyar Zaki and Jakara. Additional raids were carried out at Rumfa College, Dan’agundi Graveyard and Kofar Wambai.

Several locations were revisited during the operation to ensure thorough enforcement.

Seized items include cannabis sativa, Diazepam, Exol-5, Pregabalin, rubber solution, Suck and Die and a number of unconventional substances.

Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata said: “Our commitment to eradicating drug abuse and thuggery in Kano is unwavering. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice. The safety and well‑being of our citizens is our top priority.”

According to him, investigations into the arrested individuals are ongoing.

The Joint Task Force has vowed to ensure that all those found culpable are prosecuted to the full extent of the law, while simultaneously advancing rehabilitation and youth‑rehabilitation initiatives to address root causes of substance abuse.

ACGN A.I. Ahmad, Commander of the NDLEA Kano State Strategic Command, commended the dedication of NDLEA personnel and thanked the Nigeria Police Force for their partnership in the operation.

He also expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Kano State Government in supporting the operations.

The task force urged community members to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activity, stressing that public cooperation is critical to sustaining gains and creating a safer, drug‑free environment for Kano’s youth and residents.