Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers during a covert operation in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Corps’ Counter Terrorism Unit, based at Dorayi Babba in Gwale Local Government Area, following credible intelligence on alleged illicit drug activities in the area.
The suspects were identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 35; Rabiu Baffa, 25; Aminu Lawan, 35; and Ibrahim Idris, 33, all residents of Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area.
Items recovered during the operation included 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 large packs and 20 parcels of substances suspected to be marijuana.
The NSCDC Kano State Commandant, Mohammed Agalama, warned 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 the wellbeing of society, especially among young people.
He disclosed that following preliminary investigations, the four suspects and the recovered exhibits would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Command, for further investigation and necessary legal action.
The commandant also reaffirmed the NSCDC’s commitment to working with sister security agencies and other stakeholders to combat drug-related offences and activities capable of undermining peace and security in Kano State.
He urged residents to continue providing security agencies with credible information about suspected illicit drug activities, assuring the public that such information would be treated confidentially.
