The Katsina State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 1,018 suspects and seized more than 2.4 tonnes of illicit drugs across the state in 2025.
The Katsina State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 1,018 suspects and seized more than 2.4 tonnes of illicit drugs across the state in 2025.
Danmalam said the arrests and seizures were achieved through intelligence-led raids and patrols conducted across various parts of the state, aimed at dismantling drug supply chains and curbing substance abuse.
Providing a breakdown, the NDLEA said the 1,018 suspects arrested comprised 992 males and 26 females.
The command also seized a total of 2,473.755 kilogrammes of illicit substances, including 1,667.747kg of Cannabis sativa, 793.66kg of psychotropic substances, and 12.348kg of codeine syrup.
According to Danmalam, the sustained operations significantly weakened drug trafficking networks operating within Katsina State.
(Vanguard)
