NDLEA seizes N1.5b illicit drugs in Kano
NDLEA State Commander, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, who briefed reporters on its end-of-year review on Thursday, added that the agency also arrested 1,078 suspects in the state within the year.
“As a result 1,078 suspects were arrested which include 951 males and 127 females.
He said: “The agency sensitised 150 schools on drug prevention, screened 141 traditional title holders on drugs and 164 Visa clearance secured approval under the period under review.”
“As we approach the 2023 general election we will continue to advocate for peaceful election.
Chairman Chief Executive Officer NDLEA, Brig. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, approved the creation of additional two area Commands in Kano in the fight against drug.
He commended the Kano State Government for their support and resolution taken by Kano traditional Council ensuring that candidate undergo drug screening before being appointed as a ward, village or district head.
Buba-Marwa appreciated the synergy being enjoyed from sister security agencies in the area of intelligence sharing, NGOs, Community leaders and media towards drug prevention education and information.
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