Drug Abuse: Kano Government Boosts NDLEA’s Operations with Equipment

The Kano State Government has donated operational equipment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, to strengthen efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the state.

This was conveyed in a statement signed by Lamara Garba, mnipr, Secretary of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

The equipment was presented on Thursday, October 22, 2026, by the Chairman of the task force, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Speaking during the presentation, Magaji said the donation demonstrated the state government’s commitment to tackling drug-related offences, which he identified as a major contributor to social vices.

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He expressed concern over the growing prevalence of substance abuse, describing the situation as alarming and stressing the need for concerted efforts by the government, security agencies and other stakeholders.

According to him, the Yusuf administration is committed to supporting agencies responsible for combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking through the provision of necessary resources and operational assistance.

Magaji emphasised that effective coordination among relevant institutions was crucial to addressing the menace and protecting the future of young people in the state.

Receiving the equipment, the Kano Strategic Commander of the NDLEA, CN Dahiru Yahaya Lawan, commended Governor Yusuf and the state government for the intervention, describing it as timely.

Lawan said the equipment would enhance the command’s operational capacity and strengthen its efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

He assured the state government that the items would be put to judicious use to achieve their intended objectives.

The NDLEA commander also stressed that combating drug-related offences was a collective responsibility, urging residents, community leaders and other stakeholders to support law enforcement agencies in tackling the problem.