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Kaduna NDLEA Seizes 12,724kg of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 1,107 Suspects

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Kaduna State seized over 12,700 kg of illicit drugs and arrested 1,107 suspects in a year-long operation.
  • Seizures included large quantities of cannabis, methamphetamine, tramadol, and smaller amounts of cocaine and heroin, targeting drug supply networks.
  • The agency also focused on demand reduction, rehabilitating 94 clients and providing brief interventions to over 1,400 individuals, alongside extensive sensitization campaigns.

Kaduna State's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported significant successes in its fight against illicit substances, seizing a staggering 12,724.652 kilograms of assorted drugs and arresting 1,107 suspects over a 12-month period. The command's efforts, spanning from June 2025 to June 2026, aimed to disrupt drug supply chains and protect communities from harmful substances.

The seizures reflected the command’s sustained commitment to disrupting drug supply networks and preventing harmful substances from reaching communities.

— CN Maijama’a MuhammadExplaining the significance of the large drug seizures.

The seized drugs comprised substantial amounts of cannabis sativa (9,091.974 kg), methamphetamine (301.852 kg), and tramadol (3,345.558 kg), alongside smaller quantities of cocaine and heroin. These seizures were the result of intensified intelligence-led operations, surveillance, and enforcement activities across the state. The agency also dismantled 662 drug joints, significantly disrupting local distribution networks and enhancing public safety.

The breakdown shows that 1,075 of the suspects were male, while 32 were female.

— CN Maijama’a MuhammadProviding demographic details of the arrested suspects.

Beyond enforcement, the NDLEA command actively engaged in drug demand reduction and rehabilitation. During the review period, 94 clients, including 88 males and 6 females, were admitted into treatment programs, with 78 successfully completing rehabilitation. Additionally, 1,458 individuals received brief interventions. The agency also conducted extensive anti-drug sensitization campaigns reaching thousands of students, youths, community leaders, and faith-based organizations.

The convictions underscored the agency’s determination to ensure offenders faced justice and served as a deterrent to illicit drug trafficking.

— CN Maijama’a MuhammadHighlighting the impact of judicial proceedings against offenders.

Legal action was also a key component, with 297 suspects charged to court and 251 convictions secured. Commander CN Maijama’a Muhammad highlighted the agency's commitment to ensuring offenders face justice, serving as a deterrent to drug trafficking. He also acknowledged the support from the Kaduna State Government and various stakeholders in strengthening anti-drug initiatives.

The action had significantly disrupted local drug distribution networks and improved public safety in affected communities.

— CN Maijama’a MuhammadDescribing the effect of dismantling drug joints.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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