The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Kano Strategic Command has arrested 38 suspects during a two-day crackdown on drug hotspots across Kano metropolis ahead of the Eid al-Kabir celebrations.
The operation, carried out under the agency’s ongoing “Operation Sharar Mafaka,” targeted areas including Fagge, Hotoro, Gyadi Gyadi, Kofar Mata, Sheka, and Farm Centre.
According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, the raids were intensified to prevent criminal elements from exploiting the festive period for illegal activities.
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Officers recovered quantities of Cannabis sativa, Exol-5, Diazepam, the illicit substance known as “Suck and Die,” rubber solution, and locally made weapons during the sweep.
Maigatari said the command would sustain pressure on drug joints until the streets are safe and residents can celebrate Sallah peacefully.
All 38 suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
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