NDLEA Arrests 75-Year-Old Man with Illicit Substances in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested a 75-year-old man, Nuhu Baba, for allegedly selling illicit substances to youths in the state for over two years.

The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano.

Muhammad Maigatari said the suspect, during interrogation, confessed to engaging in the illicit trade in his community, Tumbau Village, Gezawa Local Government Area, as a means of sustenance.

“Baba’s case underscores the alarming reality of drug trafficking and abuse, which affects individuals across all demographics, including the elderly.

“This incident serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of substance abuse within communities,” he added.

The PRO stated that the command successfully recovered various illicit substances, including Tramadol, Cannabis Sativa, Diazepam, Exol-5, and Rubber Solution.

According to him, the State Commander of the agency, Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking in the state.

He emphasized the importance of community involvement in the fight against drug trafficking and urged the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking.

NAN