NDLEA Raids Drug Joints Near Bayero University, Arrests Six

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's Kano Strategic Command raided areas around the old site of Bayero University Kano, arresting six suspects accused of trespassing and illicit drug activities while dismantling several drug joints.

The operation, conducted under Operation Sharar Mafaka, followed a formal complaint from university management about suspected drug dealers and users operating within the institution's precincts and nearby communities. Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Sadiq Maigatari, the command's public relations officer, confirmed the arrests in a statement Monday. The raid, led by Commander Dahiru Yahaya Lawal, targeted identified black spots where substances were allegedly sold and consumed.

Authorities seized items linked to the illegal activities and destroyed them on site. "This action demonstrates our commitment to ensuring a drug-free environment where students, staff and their families can live and work in safety," Lawal said through Maigatari. "We will not relent in our efforts to dislodge all drug joints under Operation Sharar Mafaka."

The command praised the university for its prompt reporting and cooperation, which enabled the swift response....