KANO: NDLEA ARRESTS 17, SEIZES DRUGS IN ‘OPERATION RAMADAN MUBARAK’

February 14, 2026

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By: Sefiu Ajape

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 17 suspects and seized various illicit substances under its special enforcement initiative, “Operation Ramadan Mubarak.”

The State Commander, Mr. Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying, “Our operatives carried out intelligence-driven raids at strategic locations across Kano, including Race Course, Dan’agundi, Filin Mahaha, Kano Zoological Garden, Farm Centre by Zaria Road, and Tashar Rami Na’ibawa. The coordinated operations led to the arrest of 17 suspects allegedly involved in drug-related activities. The items recovered during the raids included assorted illicit substances such as methamphetamine, popularly known as ice, cannabis sativa, Exol-5, diazepam, and rubber solution.”

He added that the enforcement drive aligned with the directive of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, retired Brig. -Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa, calling for intensified nationwide operations to promote a drug-free society.

Yahaya-Lawal assured residents, “The operations would be sustained to ensure a drug-free Ramadan,” and urged the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information to curb illicit drug activities.