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Kano: NDLEA seizes 64 bags of suspected cannabis, arrests driver

The commander said the arrest was part of the agency’s sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse across the state.

• February 13, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it has intercepted 64 bags of suspected cannabis sativa concealed in a cement-laden trailer along the Zaria to Kano Road and arrested a driver.

The state commander of NDLEA, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Kano by the command’s public relations officer, ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari.

He said the arrest was part of the agency’s sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse across the state.

Mr Yahaya-Lawal said the consignment was seized on February 2 by officers of the Kiru Area Command following intelligence-led surveillance and monitoring.

He said the trailer loaded with Dangote cement departed Obajana in Kogi and was heading to Mubi in Adamawa when it was intercepted.

According to him, the driver of the vehicle has been arrested and is currently in NDLEA custody pending further investigation.

The commander said the seizure was a result of meticulous intelligence gathering and the dedication of officers.

“The drugs were concealed within legitimate cargo and are believed to have been intended for distribution in Kano ahead of the Ramadan period.

“We will not allow drug traffickers to endanger the safety and spiritual well-being of our communities,” Mr Yahaya-Lawal said.

He said, in line with directives from the NDLEA chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, the command would intensify patrols, reinforce checkpoints, and sustain intelligence-driven operations across the state.

Mr Yahaya-Lawal added that an investigation into the network behind the shipment was ongoing, noting that efforts were being made to apprehend other collaborators and facilitators.

He warned that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The commander also called on members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities related to drug trafficking to the nearest NDLEA office or through official channels.

He emphasised that community cooperation was essential to safeguarding citizens and maintaining peace, especially during religious observances

(NAN)

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