NDLEA Files Eight-Count Narcotic Charges Against Suspected Kano Drug Kingpin Sulaiman Danwawu

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has initiated legal proceedings against 37-year-old Sulaiman Danwawu, a suspected high-profile drug trafficker, by filing an eight-count indictment at the Federal High Court in Kano State.

Danwawu’s arrest took place on May 10, 2025, in a coordinated operation executed by the Kano State Police Command. Following his apprehension, he was transferred to the NDLEA for in-depth investigation and eventual prosecution.

Legal documents from the court indicate that Danwawu is being prosecuted for the unlawful possession of several restricted pharmaceutical and recreational substances. These include Tramadol, Rohypnol, Cannabis Sativa, Pregabalin, and Codeine-based cough syrup—all of which are recognized as narcotic drugs under Nigeria’s current legislation.

The alleged violations occurred at Cairo Street in the Tudun Yola area of Gwale Local Government Area (LGA) within Kano State on multiple dates during May 2025. The NDLEA asserts that Danwawu held these controlled substances without any legal permit or medical justification, which constitutes a breach of Section 19 of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

Should Danwawu be found guilty, he will face significant punitive measures, as Nigeria continues to intensify efforts to combat the spread and impact of narcotics trafficking and abuse, especially in the northern region.