Governor Abba Yusuf Orders Investigation into Kano Commissioner Over Alleged Drug Baron Bail Scandal

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed a comprehensive investigation into allegations linking Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, to the controversial bail of an alleged drug kingpin, Sulaiman Dan Wawu. The development followed public outrage after Namadi’s name reportedly appeared in official documents used to facilitate the suspect’s release on bail. This […]

Four Drug Kingpins Sentenced to 95 Years for N4.6 Billion Narcotics Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured a combined 95-year prison sentence for four major drug traffickers involved in smuggling cocaine and high-potency cannabis (skunk) worth over N4.6 billion. The convicted individuals include Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (also known as Don), and Zidon Zurga. Drug Traffickers Convicted for […]

NDLEA Arrests Over 14,000 Drug Traffickers, Seizes 2.4 Million Kilograms of Illicit Drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against drug trafficking, arresting 14,480 suspected traffickers and seizing 2.4 million kilograms of various illicit drugs between January and October 2024. Landmark Achievements in 2024 During an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs to the […]