Following the discovery of illegal narcotics and firearms during the January 20, 2025, raid, there was a violent altercation with the suspects.
During a targeted operation in Rahama Round in the Bebeji Local Government Area, two suspects, Musa Usman, 25, and Buhari Ya’u Bashir, 24, were taken into custody by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command.
Following the discovery of illegal narcotics and firearms during the January 20, 2025, raid, there was a violent altercation with the suspects. According to the NDLEA, 1.1 kilograms of cannabis sativa (wraps), 8 grams (38 tablets) of diazepam, and 59 grams (165 pills) of Exol were seized during the operation.
Abubakar Idris Ahmad, the state commander, acknowledged the arrest and denounced the suspects’ aggressive behavior.
“During the operation, one of the suspects, Musa Usman, armed with a dagger, attempted to attack our officers, causing injury to one of them,” he said.
The injured officer is reportedly receiving treatment, and the State Commander reassured the public of the agency’s commitment to its duties.
“Attacks on law enforcement officers in the line of duty will not deter us from carrying out our mandate to rid society of the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking,” Ahmad stated.
The accused are presently being held and will face charges of assaulting a law enforcement official and drug-related offenses. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, reaffirmed the organization’s zero-tolerance policy for offenses involving drugs.
“This operation underscores the NDLEA’s resolve to make Kano State safe and free from the influence of illicit drugs,” Maigatari said.
In order to support the continuous battle against drug addiction and trafficking, the NDLEA asked the public to report any suspicious activity.
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