Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command (NSCDC), have arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects were apprehended during a covert operation by the Counter Terrorism Unit based at Dorayi Babba, Gwale LGA, following credible intelligence.
The NSCDC spokesperson, Ibrahim Abdullahi, identified the suspects as Abubakar Abdullahi, 35; Rabiu Baffa, 25; Aminu Lawan, 35; and Ibrahim Idris, 33, all residents of Gaida.
Items recovered from them included four sachets of Pregabalin 300mg capsules, popularly known as “PG”; dozens of Diazepam tablets, locally called “Fara”; three tubes of Oshin Solution, also known as “Sholisho”; and three big packs and 20 parcels of suspected marijuana.
The State Commandant, Mohammed Agalama, warned members of the public, particularly youths, against the illegal sale, distribution and abuse of illicit drugs, describing drug abuse as a serious threat to public safety and security.
He said the suspects and recovered exhibits would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Command, after preliminary investigation for further investigation and legal action.
Agalama also urged residents to provide security agencies with credible information on suspected drug-related activities, assuring them that such information would be treated confidentially.