The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested a 29-year-old man in possession of 7,000 suspected Tramadol capsules.
Spokesman of the Command, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday in Kano. He said the suspect was intercepted on Saturday by NDLEA operatives attached to the Kiru Area Command along the Zaria–Kano Road, Kwanar Dangora axis.
According to Muhammad-Maigatari, the suspect was travelling from Lagos when he was apprehended with a large consignment of the opioid drug. The exhibits, weighing 4.1 kilogrammes, were neatly concealed in a 20-litre oil jerrycan in an attempt to evade detection.
Describing the seizure as a “major breakthrough” in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in the state, the NDLEA spokesman praised the officers for their professionalism and tactical expertise in uncovering the drugs.
Quoting the State Commander, Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, the statement reiterated the agency’s resolve to disrupt the supply chain of illicit substances and safeguard communities from the dangers of drug abuse.
Idris-Ahmad further commended the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.), for his unwavering support and leadership, which he said has continued to strengthen the Command’s operations across Kano State.
“The NDLEA in Kano remains resolute in its mission to rid the state of illicit drugs. We also appreciate the sustained collaboration of the public in providing credible intelligence that makes such arrests possible,” the statement added.
The suspect, whose identity was withheld, is currently in custody while further investigations are ongoing to determine the source and intended distribution network of the drugs.
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