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NSCDC arrests four suspected drug dealers in Kano, recovers marijuana

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State arrested four individuals suspected of dealing in illicit drugs during a covert operation in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area. The suspects, Abubakar Abdullahi, Rabiu Baffa, Aminu Lawan, and Ibrahim Idris, were apprehended based on credible intelligence regarding their involvement in the drug trade. Items recovered from them included various prescription medications and suspected marijuana. The NSCDC stated that the suspects and evidence would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and potential legal action. The NSCDC emphasized the dangers of drug abuse, especially among youth, and called on the public to assist law enforcement by providing confidential information on drug-related activities.

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NSCDC arrests four suspected drug dealers in Kano, recovers marijuana

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State arrested four individuals suspected of dealing in illicit drugs during a covert operation in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area. The suspects, Abubakar Abdullahi, Rabiu Baffa, Aminu Lawan, and Ibrahim Idris, were apprehended based on credible intelligence regarding their involvement in the drug trade. Items recovered from them included various prescription medications and suspected marijuana. The NSCDC stated that the suspects and evidence would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and potential legal action. The NSCDC emphasized the dangers of drug abuse, especially among youth, and called on the public to assist law enforcement by providing confidential information on drug-related activities.

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