The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it dismantled three high-risk drug black spots in Kazaure council area. The agency’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Wada, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

Mr Wada said the raids were carried out under ‘Operation Restore Order’ between August 12 and 15 at Kadawa village, Bagara joint and Filin Idi Black Spots, Kazaure. He explained that the operations complied with the directive of the NDLEA chairman, Buba Marwa, to state commands to dismantle all suspected black spots.

Mr Wada explained that during the raid at Kadawa village, the operatives arrested one suspect in possession of dried weeds suspected to be cannabis sativa, exhol-5 tablets, capsules, and tramadol tablets.

He added that during a follow-up operation on Friday, four suspects aged between 27 and 46 were arrested at Bagara cannabis smoking joint in Kazaure township.

Mr Wada further said that two suspects, aged 32 and 50, were apprehended at Filin Idi black spot in one of the raids. According to him, a total of 1.278kg of illicit drugs was seized during the three operations.

The NDLEA commander in Jigawa, Hassan Kabaju, commended the operatives for their professionalism and courage.

Mr Kabaju emphasised that the dismantling of the notorious drug joints had sent a clear message that the state would not be a haven for drug traffickers and abusers.

“Operation Restore Order is about reclaiming our communities, protecting our youths, and restoring sanity. We will sustain the heat until every black spot is wiped out,” he said.

He said investigations into the cases were still ongoing, adding that once completed, the suspects would be charged in court.

The commander appealed to residents and other members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information on drug peddling and abuse in their respective communities.

“Reports can be made to the NDLEA outposts in 27 local government areas of the state, and all information will be treated with utmost confidentiality,” Mr Kabaju stated.

(NAN)