The Kano State Government has donated operational equipment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the state.
The equipment was presented on Thursday by the Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Speaking at the presentation, Magaji said the donation reflected the state government’s commitment to supporting security agencies in tackling drug-related offences and their impact on society.
He expressed concern over the growing problem of substance abuse, stressing the need for coordinated efforts by government institutions, security agencies and community stakeholders to address the menace.
Magaji said the state government remained committed to providing the necessary support to agencies combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking, particularly to protect young people from the dangers associated with substance use.
Receiving the equipment, the Kano Strategic Commander of the NDLEA, CN Dahiru Yahaya Lawan, commended Governor Yusuf and the state government for the intervention.
Lawan described the donation as timely, noting that the equipment would enhance the command’s operational capacity and strengthen its campaign against drug-related offences.
He assured the government that the items would be used judiciously to achieve their intended purpose.
The NDLEA commander also called on residents, traditional and community leaders, and other stakeholders to support the agency’s efforts, emphasising that the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking required collective action.
The donation underscores the Kano State Government’s drive to improve inter-agency collaboration and strengthen the operational capacity of the NDLEA in its efforts to curb drug-related offences.
The initiative is aimed at promoting public safety, reducing substance abuse and protecting the future of young people in the state.
