NDLEA Arrests Two Suspects with 116 Bags of Marijuana in Kano

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano has intercepted 116 bags of Cannabis Sativa, weighing 1,553.1 kg, after bursting a major drug syndicate at Garindau, Wudil Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Sadiq Mutari said yesterday, the arrest and seizure was the result of a coordinated surveillance operation by their men.

According to him, the officers, who pinned down on the case for two months, were able to track and intercept the drugs, which were loaded from Lokoja en route Jigawa State.

“The bust, which took place at Garindau near the bridge of Wudil in the Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State, resulted in the seizure of a whopping 116 bags of cannabis, weighing in an astonishing 1,553.1 kg.” “The stash included 50 bags of compressed cannabis, with each bag containing 25 blocks summing up to 1,250 blocks, in addition to 66 bags of loose quantities of the drug,” he said.

“During the operation, two suspects were apprehended: Jonathan Nuhu, a 45-year-old from Kanke village in Plateau State, and Muhammad Abubakar, an 18-year-old from Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.

“Both individuals are believed to be part of a larger drug syndicate that specialises in transporting cannabis to northern Nigeria and distributing them to various dealers,” he added.

Maigatari pointed out that the arrest was a significant accomplishment for the agency in the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and protect public safety, noting that It represents a major blow to the illegal drug trade and cut off the supply chain for distributing drugs in Kano and neighboring states.

He added that despite the success, two suspects managed to escape when the Command launched a manhunt for the syndicate.

 “This case serves as a testament to the diligence and bravery of the NDLEA officers, who are on the front lines in the fight against drug trafficking,” he stated.