NDLEA recovers 8,000 bottles of Akuskura, 48 blocks of cannabis; 37-year-old suspect arrested
Kola Oyelere Kano
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, have recovered 8,000 bottles of Akuskura (a herbal mixture) suspected to contain dangerous drugs and 48 blocks of Cannabis sativa.
The Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari Public Relations Officer National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Kano State Strategic Command ,made this known in a statement ,a copy made available to press in Kano
He stated that a 37-year-old suspect, Ali Muhammad, was arrested in connection with the exhibit.
According to him,” The interception occurred around Gadar Tamburawa, Zaria – Kano Road, during a stop of a trailer conveying goods from Lagos en route to Maiduguri.”
He said,” The trailer was fully loaded with Tricycle (Keke Napep), and the exhibit was concealed between the Keke Napep units and beneath the trailer where a wooden cover had been constructed to hide the items.”
He then added that” The NDLEA operatives discovered the concealment through their diligence and commitment.”
He noted that all exhibits and the suspect are now in NDLEA custody pending further investigation and laboratory analysis to confirm the nature of the substances and determine the full scope of the operation.
The Commander, Kano State Strategic Command, ACGN AI Ahmad appreciates the continued support of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brg Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), which enables frontline commands to act decisively.
However, the NDLEA urges the public to remain vigilant and to report suspicious consignments or activity to the nearest NDLEA office or other law enforcement agency.