Crime
NDLEA arrests 100 suspects, seizes 4,891.715kg of illicit drug in Kaduna
The Kaduna Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said it arrested 100 suspects and seized 4,891.715kg of illicit drugs in the state in recent time.
The State Commander, Dr Braji Alhaji, on Saturday in Kaduna, said that the arrest and the seizure were made in January.
Alhaji said the 100 suspects arrested comprised 92 males and eight females.
The Commander listed drugs seized to include Indian Hemp weighing 3,888.426kg, Heroin 0.006kg, Cocaine 0.053kg, Methamphetamine 0.0012kg, Tramadol 4.482kg, and other Psychotropic 998.736kg.
Alhaji said the command would intensify the war against illegal drugs and consumption in the state.
He appealed to residents to always provide useful and timely information to the agency for immediate action.
He also urged parents and guardians to be watchful over their wards.
NAN
-
Football3 days agoFrance confirms U-20 Women’s World Cup participation amid FIFA-UEFA rift
-
Business3 days agoNigeria’s external debt service falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1 2026
-
Latest3 days agoNFF denies calling for Infantino’s resignation
-
Featured3 days agoOsun Governorship Election: Adeleke faces tough test as APC, ADC mount challenge
-
Business3 days agoNNPC faces fresh scrutiny over oil licensing, production claims, transparency
-
Latest3 days agoMessi reportedly faced multiple bomb threats during 2026 World Cup
-
Business3 days agoNaira at ₦1,360/$: Can the currency’s new stability last?
-
Business1 week agoBreaking: NNPCL reduces pump price of petrol as competition intensifies