NDLEA Officer Injured During Arrest of Suspected Drug Traffickers in Kano

An officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State sustained injuries during a confrontation with two suspected drug traffickers in Bebeji Local Government Area.

The suspects, identified as Musa Usman (25) and Buhari Ya’u Bashir (24), were arrested on January 20, 2025, during a targeted operation at Rahama Roundabout.

NDLEA’s Public Relations Officer in Kano, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday, revealing that the operation uncovered 1.1 kilograms of cannabis sativa, eight grams (38 tablets) of diazepam, and 59 grams (165 tablets) of Exol.

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The incident escalated when Musa Usman, armed with a dagger, resisted arrest and stabbed an officer.

In response, the State Commander, Abubakar Idris Ahmad, condemned the attack, reiterating the agency’s resolve to combat drug abuse and trafficking.

“Such acts of violence against law enforcement officers will not deter us from fulfilling our mission to eradicate drug abuse and trafficking,” Ahmad affirmed.

The suspects are currently in NDLEA custody and will face charges for drug-related offences and assaulting a law enforcement officer.