NDLEA arrests 80 in week-long Kano drug raids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has arrested 80 suspected drug offenders and dismantled 16 drug joints during a special operation. The operation, called “Operation Restore Order,” was launched on August 10, 2026, to disrupt drug trafficking and abuse. Sadiq Maigatari, the command’s Media and Advocacy Officer, said the raids targeted notorious drug hotspots across the state. Various illicit substances, weapons, and drug-related items were recovered during the coordinated raids.
What happened
- NDLEA operatives carried out “Operation Restore Order” between August 10 and 16, 2026, targeting drug trafficking and abuse hotspots.
- 80 suspects were arrested and 16 notorious drug joints were dismantled across Kano State.
- The operation followed a “dislodge-and-occupy” strategy to prevent the immediate return of criminal activities.
- Seized items included Cannabis sativa, Diazepam, Exol-5, rubber solution, “Suck and Die,” other narcotics, cutting agents, packaging materials, and locally made weapons.
- The agency urged residents to remain vigilant and support ongoing efforts by providing credible information on drug-related activities.
