The Kano command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 10 suspected drug dealers operating in different parts of the state in July alone.

Sadiq Maigatari, the state NDLEA public relations officer, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano.

Mr Maitagari said the suspects included Abubakar Yunusa, 33; James Temitope, 42; Sani Muhammad, 23; Aminu Sani, 23; and Emeka Williams, 31.

He said the other suspects included Inusa Alhassan, 31; Muhammad Abubakar, 35; Hussaini Hamza, 45; Sani Dahiru, 30; and Muhammad Ibrahim, 30.

Mr Maitagari said some suspects were arrested with weeds suspected to be cannabis sativa, while others were arrested with 2,000 ampules of pentazocine injection and 48 bottles of codeine syrup weighing 4.8 kg.

He said the operations that led to the interception of the illicit drugs and arrest of the suspected dealers had significantly curbed the distribution of the substances and removed substantial quantities from circulation.

“The potential harm that this quantity of illicit substances could have caused is inestimable.

“This will undoubtedly disrupt drug markets, and protect the community from potential harm caused by the illicit substances,” he said.

Mr Maitagari called on residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to NDLEA to ensure a drug-free Kano for future generations.

(NAN)