By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh
Operatives the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, have arrested 80 suspects and dislodged 16 known drug joints across the state within seven days of “Operation Restore Order” in Kano State.
Acting on the directive of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), the Kano Strategic Command, led by Commander DY Lawal, carried out coordinated raids on multiple locations identified as hubs for drug trafficking and abuse as part of the Agency’s sustained effort to restore order and create a safer, drug‑free environment for residents.
Between 10th and 16th August 2026, NDLEA teams stormed and dislodged notorious spots including Filin Mahaha, Koki, Dorayi, Rijiyar Lemo, Charanchi, Kasuwar Kurmi, Zage, Gwammaja, Sauna, Wambai, Yan Ayaba, Indabawa, Bela Village, Farm Center, Masaka and Panshekara, among others.
Officers recovered a wide-range of assorted illicit substances and paraphernalia, notably Cannabis sativa, Diazepam, Exol-5, rubber solution, locally named substances such as “Suck and Die,” various other narcotics, cutting agents and packaging materials, as well as locally manufactured weapons and tools used in the trade.
“This operation is intelligence‑led and resolute. The directive from our Chairman/CEO is clear: we must restore order and protect our communities. Those still engaged in these illicit activities should repent before it is too late; we will not relent until Kano is drug‑free.”
Arrested suspects will be processed and prosecuted in accordance with the law, and investigations will continue to identify and dismantle wider trafficking networks,” said Commander DY Lawal
He added that: “Operation Restore Order will be sustained and expanded as intelligence dictates, with continued occupation of dislodged sites and follow‑up enforcement to prevent immediate reoccupation.
” The NDLEA appeals to members of the public to remain vigilant and to support ongoing operations by providing timely and credible information; community cooperation and intelligence sharing remain critical to sustaining the gains of this campaign and bringing major offenders to justice.”
