NSCDC ARRESTS FOUR SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS IN KANO
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrests in a statement made available on Monday.
According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended during a covert operation carried out by operatives of the Counter Terrorism Unit based at Dorayi Babba, Gwale LGA, following credible intelligence.
The suspects were identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 35; Rabiu Baffa, 25; Aminu Lawan, 35; and Ibrahim Idris, 33, all residents of Gaida, Kumbotso LGA.
The NSCDC said the operation led to the recovery of four sachets of Pregabalin 300mg capsules, popularly known as “PG”; dozens of Diazepam tablets, locally referred to as “Fara”; three tubes of Oshin Solution, also known as “Sholisho”; as well as three big packs and 20 parcels containing suspected marijuana.
The State Commandant, Mohammed Agalama, cautioned members of the public, particularly youths, against the illegal sale, distribution and abuse of illicit drugs.
Agalama described drug abuse as a serious threat to public safety, security and societal well-being, particularly among young people.
He said the four suspects and the recovered exhibits would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, after preliminary investigation by the NSCDC.
“After a preliminary investigation by the Corps, the four suspects and the recovered exhibits would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Command, for further investigation and necessary legal action,” he said.
The commandant reiterated the NSCDC’s commitment to working with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to combat drug-related offences and other activities capable of undermining peace and security in Kano State.
He also urged members of the public to provide security agencies with credible information on suspected illicit drug activities, assuring them that such information would be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
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