The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State command, says it seized 12,724.652 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs and psychotropic substances and arrested 1,107 suspects between June 2025 and June 2026.

The State Commander of NDLEA in Kaduna, CN Maijama’a Muhammad, disclosed this on Monday in an interview in Kaduna.

Mr Muhammad said the seizures reflected the command’s sustained commitment to disrupting drug supply networks and preventing harmful substances from reaching communities.

According to him, the seized drugs comprised 9,091.974kg of cannabis sativa, 0.004kg of heroin, 0.315kg of cocaine, 2.949kg of methamphetamine, 301.852kg of tramadol and 3,345.558kg of psychotropic substances.

He said the command also intensified intelligence-led operations, surveillance and enforcement activities across the state, leading to the arrest of 1,107 suspects for various drug-related offences.

“The breakdown shows that 1,075 of the suspects were males, while 32 were females,” he said.

The commander further disclosed that 297 suspects were charged in court during the period under review, and that 251 convictions were secured in collaboration with the judiciary.

He said the convictions underscored the agency’s determination to ensure offenders faced justice and served as a deterrence against illicit drug trafficking.

On drug demand reduction and rehabilitation efforts, Mr Muhammad said the command admitted 94 clients into treatment and rehabilitation programmes, comprising 88 males and six females.

He added that 78 persons were successfully rehabilitated, while 1,458 individuals received brief interventions, including 1,413 males and 45 females.

According to him, anti-drug sensitisation campaigns also reached thousands of students, youths, workers, community leaders and faith-based organisations across Kaduna State.

Mr Muhammad said the command dismantled 662 drug joints within the review period through intelligence gathering, community support and sustained enforcement operations.

He noted that the action had significantly disrupted local drug distribution networks and improved public safety in affected communities.

The commander said the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign continued to record successes through partnerships with schools, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, youth and women groups.

He stressed that prevention remained the most cost-effective and sustainable strategy for reducing substance abuse and its consequences.

Mr Muhammad appreciated the Kaduna State government and other stakeholders for supporting anti-drug initiatives and strengthening security efforts in the state.

He also acknowledged the contributions of traditional and religious institutions, rehabilitation centres, civil society organisations and sister security agencies.

The commander urged parents, schools, community leaders, the media and youths to sustain collective efforts toward preventing drug abuse and supporting rehabilitation.

“The fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking is a collective responsibility. Government agencies alone cannot win this battle,” he said.

Mr Muhammad reaffirmed the commitment of the Kaduna State command to protecting communities from drug abuse and illicit trafficking through prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, enforcement and strategic partnerships.

(NAN)