NDLEA arrests 75-year-old man for drug trafficking in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, has apprehended a 75-year-old man, Nuhu Baba, during an anti-drug operation in Tumbau Village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesman, Sadiq Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement made available to PUNCH on Tuesday.
Maigatari said the operation led to the recovery of various illicit substances, including Tramadol, Cannabis Sativa, Diazepam, Exol-5, and Rubber Solution.
“Upon investigation, Nuhu Baba confessed to the authorities that he had been engaged in this illicit trade for the past two years as a means of sustaining his livelihood,” the statement read.
He emphasised that the arrest highlighted the far-reaching impact of drug trafficking and abuse, affecting individuals across all age groups, including the elderly.
He reiterated the NDLEA’s commitment to tackling drug-related crimes while calling for increased community participation in the fight against substance abuse.
Similarly, the state commander, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to combating drug trafficking in the state, stressing the need for public cooperation.
“The NDLEA Kano Command continues to urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking,” Ahmad stated.
