NDLEA destroys illicit drugs in Kano

                                                             

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Friday said that it had publicly destroyed 10, 488.61kg of illegal drugs, valued at about N222 million, which were seized in Kano State.

Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, the agency’s spokesman, said this via a statement in Lagos.

Ofoyeju said that the Chairman of NDLEA, Mr Ahmadu Giade, led officials in carrying out the drugs’ destruction, which was witnessed by some dignitaries, including Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State.

He said that the destruction procedure was in line with a Federal High Court order instructing the agency to always destroy confiscated drugs in public.

“Cannabis has the largest chunk of the drugs with 9,906.859kg. Psychotropic substance is 570.936kg, heroin 0.0268 grammes, methamphetamine 7.54kg, while cocaine is 3kg.

“The agency also secured 377 convictions with respect to the seized drugs,’’ he added.

Ofoyeju said that the NDLEA had vowed to incapacitate drug trafficking cartels by permanently ridding the society of narcotics.

“NDLEA remains committed to dismantling drug trafficking syndicates.

“We shall continue to cut off drug supply to addicts and keep our society safe and secure by publicly destroying confiscated drugs.

“The prosecution of drug traffickers and prompt forfeiture of ill-gotten drug proceeds shall also be vigorously pursued,’’ he said.