Over 380 Arrested, 230 Convicted In Kano Drug Crackdown
The state task force logged more than 380 arrests and over 230 convictions in two months as officials expand rehabilitation and skills programs.
- On Thursday, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf urged youths to reject drugs, violence, and criminality while addressing residents at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium during Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary celebration.
- The state government established the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in July, issuing an Executive Order to strengthen the fight against criminal activities and illicit substances.
- Since its establishment, the Task Force recorded more than 380 arrests and over 230 convictions within its first two months, while dismantling drug joints and criminal hideouts across Kano.
- Governor Yusuf emphasized that fighting crime is a "shared responsibility," urging leaders and citizens to uphold the national theme, "From Reforms to Stability: Consolidating Nigeria's Renewed Hope for Shared Prosperity."
- Appealing for peace ahead of the 2027 general elections, the governor urged Nigerians to transform the nation's diverse cultures and faiths into a source of strength rather than division.
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Nigeria: Kano Records 380 Arrests, 230 Convictions in Drug Crackdown
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said more than 380 suspects have been arrested and over 230 convictions secured within the first two months of the state's intensified campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has urged Nigerians to reject violence, promote unity and uphold peaceful coexistence as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Yusuf made the call in Kano while addressing residents at the Sani Abacha Stadium during the state’s celebration of the national anniversary. He said Nigeria’s independence should serve as a reminder of the responsibilities shared by citizens and governments in build…
Reject drugs, violence - Gov Yusuf tells Kano youths
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged youths in the state to reject drug abuse, violence and criminal activities, saying their future must not be surrendered to such acts. The governor made the call on Thursday in Kano while addressing residents during the celebration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary at the Sani Abacha Indoor […] Reject drugs, violence – Gov Yusuf tells Kano youths
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