The Kano State Government has moved to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking with the donation of operational equipment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command.
The equipment was presented on Thursday, October 22, 2026, by the Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The intervention comes amid growing concerns over substance abuse and its contribution to social problems, with the state government pledging sustained support for agencies at the forefront of the anti-drug campaign.
Speaking during the presentation, Magaji described drug abuse and illicit trafficking as serious challenges requiring stronger coordination among government institutions, security agencies and other stakeholders.
He said the administration of Governor Yusuf was committed to providing the necessary support to strengthen enforcement efforts and address the menace through a coordinated approach.
Magaji stressed that collaboration among relevant agencies was essential to curbing drug-related offences and safeguarding the future of young people in the state.
Receiving the equipment, the Kano Strategic Commander of the NDLEA, CN Dahiru Yahaya Lawan, described the donation as timely and commended the governor and the state government for the intervention.
He said the items would enhance the command’s operational capacity and support its efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
Lawan assured the state government that the equipment would be put to effective use, while urging residents, community leaders and other stakeholders to support the agency’s activities.
He noted that tackling drug-related problems required collective responsibility, with communities playing an important role in supporting law enforcement efforts.
The donation highlights the Kano State Government’s push to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and improve the operational capacity of the NDLEA as part of broader efforts to curb drug-related offences and promote public safety.
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