He reiterated the agency’s commitment to combating drug trafficking.
The spokesperson said the operation was carried out under “Operation Sharar Mafaka,” a renewed crackdown on illicit drug activities across the state.
The suspects were arrested during a raid.
NDLEA has announced the launch of ‘Operation Sharar Mafaka’ in Kano and arrested 52 suspects across drug joint areas of the metropolis.
The Kano government has donated three operational vehicles to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to enhance its fight against substance abuse.
Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant and pain-relief medication, but the NDLEA said it had recently become one of the most widely abused prescription drugs in Nigeria.
NDLEA says it has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup.
The commander said the arrest was part of the agency’s sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse across the state.
The commander reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for drug-related crimes.
He commended officers of the NDLEA and police for their dedication.
