NSCDC Arrests Four Suspected Illicit Drug Dealers in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers during a covert operation in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 35; Rabiu Baffa, 25; Aminu Lawan, 35; and Ibrahim Idris, 33, were arrested by operatives of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), based at Dorayi Babba, Gwale Local Government Area.

The NSCDC Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, said in a statement on Monday that the arrests followed credible intelligence received by the Corps and a subsequent covert operation by the CTU operatives.

He said items recovered from the suspects included four sachets of Pregabalin 300mg capsules, popularly known as “PG”; dozens of Diazepam tablets, locally called “Fara”; three tubes of Oshin Solution, also known as “Sholisho”; as well as three big packs and 20 parcels of suspected marijuana.

The State Commandant, NSCDC Kano Command, Commandant Mohammed Hassan Agalama, cautioned members of the public, particularly youths, against the 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 investigation, 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 reiterated the commitment of the NSCDC to collaborating with sister security agencies and other stakeholders to tackle 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 that such information would be treated with the necessary confidentiality.