A joint operation by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade and operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has led to the arrest of six suspected drug traffickers in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operation was carried out on June 24 in Rugoji Village as part of ongoing efforts to curb the circulation of illicit drugs and disrupt criminal activities in the area.
According to security sources, the joint team raided a suspected drug distribution point and apprehended six individuals believed to be involved in trafficking illegal substances. During the operation, officers recovered approximately 4.0 grams of a substance suspected to be cannabis and 3.5 grams of tramadol.
Preliminary investigations suggest the suspects were allegedly supplying hard drugs and other illicit substances to terrorist groups and criminal elements operating in Kafur and surrounding communities.
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The arrested suspects, along with the recovered exhibits, have been handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation underscores the continued collaboration between the military and anti-drug agencies in tackling drug trafficking, which is believed to contribute to insecurity in parts of the state.
They reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and preventing the distribution of illegal drugs across Katsina State.
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