The Kano State Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested 23 suspects during coordinated operations in Badawa,Tashar Kasuwar Rimi , Kofar Mata, Gwangwazo, and Kantin Kwari areas within Kano metropolis.
Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics and Public Relations Officer of the Command, in a statement said NDLEA was building on the recent successful operations aimed at dismantling the drug joints in the state.
According to him, the Command had launched another major crackdown on illicit drug activities in Badawa, Kofar Mata, Tashar Kasuwar Rimi, Gwangwazo, and Kantin Kwari areas of Kano. 
The operation resulted in the arrest of 23 suspects and the recovery of various illicit substances, including codeine, pregabalin, and cannabis sativa.
Sadiq said under the leadership of state Commander, CN AI Ahmad, the NDLEA was pledging an intensified effort to dismantle drug joints and combat the rampant drug abuse that has plagued these neighborhoods.
The targeted areas have been identified as hotspots for drug abuse, and the NDLEA is determined to restore peace and order.
“We urge the public to support these efforts by remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activities, as collective action is essential in the fight against drug abuse and in creating a safer environment for all,” Sadiq added.
