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The Kano command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested 198 drug suspects and dismantled 21 illicit drug joints in the state.

In a statement on Tuesday, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the agency’s spokesperson, said the arrests were made between January 17 and January 26, in the ongoing ‘Operation Hana Maye’ launched by Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, the agency’s state commander.

Muhammad-Maigatari said of the 198 suspects arrested, 177 are male and 21 are female.

“61 suspects were arrested in a club that had been transformed into an illicit drug joint. 42 suspects were arrested at Dan Agundi graveyard and 21 drug joints including Sheka graveyard and Sheka Obajana were dismantled to create a safer environment and discourage drug-related activities in the state,” the statement reads.

He said the command successfully recovered a substantial amount of illicit substances such as exol five rubber solution, suck and die, cannabis, and other dangerous substances.

He reiterated the agency’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking.

“We will continue to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend drug traffickers, disrupt drug supply chains, and provide necessary support and rehabilitation to those affected by drug addiction,” the statement reads.

He called on the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug abuse and trafficking to the appropriate authorities.