The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has made a significant bust, intercepting 230,600 tablets of Tramadol.
In addition to the drug seizure, the agency also arrested 106 suspects in connection with the illegal drugs.
News About Nigeria reports that the Commander of the NDLEA in Kano, Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, announced the successful operation to the press on Saturday.
Idris-Ahmad said, “The Command, between June 10 and June 13, in its operation ahead of Eid-el Kabir celebration, intercepted 230,600 Tramadol tablets along Zaria-Kano road.
“The operations, mandated by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, in curbing the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria, resulted to the arrest.”
He disclosed that the agency also arrested 106 male suspects, among which 11 were identified as major drug dealers.
He said, “The suspects were arrested at various drug joints in Sani Abacha Stadium, Karkasara, Sani Abacha Youth Center, Dorayi, Dan-Agundi graveyard, Brigade Mini Stadium and the infamous Filin Idi drug den.
“The exhibits recovered include: Cannabis sativa, rubber solution, suck and die, exol tablets, codeine syrup and some other illicit substances.
“These illicit substances were intended for distribution and use during the Eid -el Kabir celebrations.”
According to him, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of the Kano State command is committed to eradicating the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking.
Recall that the Eid-el-Kabir festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide on the 10th day of the Hijri month of Dhual-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.
The Eid-el-Kabir festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide on the 10th day of the Hijri month of Dhual-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.
