By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking with the arrest of a suspected drug peddler and the recovery of 879 parcels of Cannabis Sativa.
The operation was carried out in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area.
The Kano Police Command spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa hinted that on 13 May, 2026 , operatives attached to Dawakin Tofa Police Division, acting on credible intelligence, arrested Umaru a.k.a. Jalo of Yan Shado Village, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area.
The suspect was caught offloading 18 sacks of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa into his residence.
The operation followed a directive from the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, instructing all Operational Commanders to identify and arrest every individual linked to drug dealing using the list obtained through open-source intelligence and community feedback.
The action was executed in line with the sustained intelligence-led and community-based policing directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at dismantling criminal networks through proactive engagement with the public.
A search of the premises led to the recovery of 18 sacks of dried leaves suspected to Cannabis Sativa.
Upon examination, each sack contained parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, totaling 879 parcels.
The suspect was arrested at the scene and is currently in police custody undergoing investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bakori reaffirmed the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on drug trafficking and abuse, noting that illicit drugs remain a major driver of violent crime, thuggery, and social disorder in the state.
He directed that a thorough investigation be conducted to identify the suspect’s suppliers, distribution network, and possible sponsors.
The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
Mr. Bakori commended the bravery of the informant and reiterated that public cooperation remains the backbone of effective policing.
He added that: “The identities of informants are protected, and residents are encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information on criminal activities in their communities. All information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
“Suspicious activities can be reported to the nearest Police Station or via the Command’s emergency lines: *08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926*.
“The Kano State Police Command remains committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all residents and will not relent in its efforts to rid the State of illicit drugs and criminal elements in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.”
