NDLEA seizes cannabis hidden in cement trailer in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 64 bags of cannabis sativa in Kano. The drugs were concealed inside a trailer loaded with cement and stopped by officers after careful surveillance. Sadiq Maigatari and NDLEA state commander D.Y. Lawal highlighted the agency's commitment to combating drug trafficking. The operation was carried out with the support and directives of Mohamed Buba Marwa.
What we know
- NDLEA officers seized 64 bags of cannabis sativa concealed in a cement-laden trailer along the Kano–Zaria Road on February 2, 2026.
- The trailer, loaded with Dangote Cement, departed Obajana in Kogi State and was headed to Mubi in Adamawa State before being intercepted.
- The driver was arrested and is in NDLEA custody pending further investigation.
- D.Y. Lawal credited the seizure to intelligence-led surveillance and the dedication of NDLEA officers.
- The agency is intensifying patrols and investigations to identify all collaborators and urges the public to report suspicious activities.
