The Kano State Government has donated operational equipment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
The Independent Mirror reports that this was contained in a statement signed by Lamara Garba, Secretary of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
According to the statement, the items were presented on Thursday, October 22, 2026, by the Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Speaking during the presentation, Magaji said the donation reflected the state government’s determination to tackle drug-related offences, which he identified as a major contributor to social vices in society.
He lamented that substance abuse had reached an alarming level, requiring concerted efforts by the government, security agencies and other stakeholders.
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He added that Governor Yusuf’s administration was committed to providing the necessary support to agencies responsible for combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking, using all available means to address the growing challenge.
Magaji stressed that effective coordination among relevant institutions was essential to curbing the menace and protecting the future of young people in the state.
Receiving the items, the Kano Strategic Commander of the NDLEA, CN Dahiru Yahaya Lawan, expressed gratitude to the governor and the state government, describing the intervention as timely.
He said the equipment would enhance the command’s operational capacity and strengthen its efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
Lawan assured the state government that the items would be judiciously utilised to achieve their intended purpose.
He emphasised that the fight against drugs was a collective responsibility, urging residents, community leaders and other stakeholders to support law enforcement agencies in addressing the problem.
The donation underscores the state government’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration and providing operational support to combat drug-related offences, with the ultimate goal of creating a safer, drug-free society.
