The Kano State Police Command has intercepted illicit drugs valued at over N82.7 million and arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the crime.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in Kano, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Saturday.
He said the breakthrough followed the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to intensify intelligence-led and community-driven policing strategies across the country.
“On 20th September 2025, at about 1300hrs, credible information was received by the police that in the Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Kano, there was a suspicious vehicle carrying cartons suspected to contain intoxicants,” the statement said.
Acting swiftly on the report, a team of policemen trailed the vehicle to the location and cordoned off the house where it was parked. “Upon arrival, the team successfully arrested one Usman Umar, male, 19 years old, a resident of the house,” the statement added.
A search of the premises led to the recovery of 603 packets of suspected Tramadol tablets containing 60,300 pieces, valued at N60,300,000, and 299 packets of suspected Pregabalin capsules consisting of 44,850 pieces, valued at N22,425,000. The total value of the seized substances was put at N82,725,000.
SP Kiyawa said the suspect is currently assisting police investigators to trace the wider network behind the illegal trade.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police in Kano, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the vigilance and cooperation of residents, whose timely information led to the successful operation.
He quoted the Commissioner as assuring the public of the Command’s commitment to “eradicating the menace of drug abuse and trafficking in Kano State.”
The Command also urged residents to continue providing credible information, promising confidentiality and prompt action.
“Together, we can build a safer and drug-free Kano State,” the statement added.