NDLEA arrests 84 suspects, seizes 451.976kg illicit drugs
By Mohammed Tijjani
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna State Command , says its operatives have arrested 84 suspects and seized 451.976kg of illicit drugs in Kaduna.
The state Commander, NDLEA, Mr Ibrahim Braji, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna, that the arrest and the seizure were made in July.
Braji said within the period under review, the command secured six convictions.
The commander said the various drugs seized included Indian Hemp, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Tramadol and other Psychotropic substances.
“Grand total weight of drug seized within the period under review is 451.976kg.”
The commander added that the operatives also recovered 90 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition and a new Jojef pump action gun with registration number 23-0174.
“Within the month under review, 18 illicit drug joints have been dismantled across the state which included Kantin Agah, Hayin Dan-mani, Mando, Anguwan Dosa, Mararabar Rido, Tukur-Tukur and Sabon Gari.
“Others are Palladan, Unguwar Doki, Mekera, Rigasa, Dan Daura, Karji, Ghana road, Television, Unguwar Ma’azu, Kudenden and Jushi.”
Braji appealed to parents to monitor their children and know the kind of friends they associated with at all times.
He warned illegal drug dealers to look for legitimate means of livelihood, assuring that the NDLEA will not spare them.
