NDLEA secures conviction of 12 drug peddlers in Kano

This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Spokesman of the agency, Sadiq Maigatari, on Saturday in Kano.

Maigatari said the conviction was a significant milestone in the agency’s relentless fight against drug-related offenses under the leadership of the state Commander Abubakar Ahmad.

According to him, the agency secured multiple convictions in one day, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.

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Maigatari said the convicts were found guilty of orchestrating drug trafficking activities at the notorious Filin Idi drug den.

“Each of the 12 individuals received a three year prison sentence, with no option of fine, underscoring the severity of their crimes.

“One of the drug peddlers, Lawan Sani was convicted following a 10 months manhunt that ensued after attacking an NDLEA officer, he was given additional two year sentence totalling five years imprisonment”, he said.

Maigatari said the landmark conviction was a robust deterrent to drug traffickers who have been exploiting the Filin Idi area for their illicit operations.

He further explained that under the leadership of Commander Abubakar Ahmad, the NDLEA Kano State Command remained resolute in its mission to bring drug offenders to justice and combat the scourge of substance abuse in the region.