Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command have arrested a 37-year-old suspect and recovered 8,000 bottles of Akuskura (a herbal mixture) suspected to contain dangerous drugs and 48 blocks of Cannabis sativa.
The commands Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Maigatari, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement made available to newsmen, said the suspect, Ali Muhammad, was arrested in connection with the exhibit.
It said the interception occurred around Gadar Tamburawa, Zaria-Kano Road, during a stop of a trailer conveying goods from Lagos en route to Maiduguri.
The statement explained that through diligence and commitment the operatives observed the exhibit which was concealed in the trailer fully loaded with tricycles.
According to the statement, all exhibits and the suspect are now in the 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, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), which enables frontline commands to act decisively,” he said.
The agency urged the public to remain vigilant and to report suspicious consignments or activities to the nearest NDLEA office or any other law enforcement agency for prompt action.