The Katsina State Command of the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reassured residents of the state of its
continued commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
The State Commander, Samaila Danmalam, gave the
assurance on Tuesday during the Command’s end-of-year press conference, which
also featured the decoration ceremony of 61 officers recently promoted to
various ranks.
Danmalam noted that the fight against drug abuse
requires collective responsibility and stronger collaboration among
stakeholders. He stressed the need for enhanced synergy through intelligence
sharing, advocacy, and community policing to reduce drug-related crimes and
sustain peace in Katsina State.
According to him, NDLEA operatives carried out
intelligence-led raids and patrols across the state in 2025, leading to the
arrest of numerous suspects involved in drug-related offences and the
disruption of several illicit drug networks.
He disclosed that within the year under review, the
Command arrested a total of 1,018 suspects, comprising 992 males and 26
females.
Substances seized included 1,667.747kg of cannabis,
12.348kg of codeine, and 793.66kg of psychotropic substances, bringing the
total weight of drugs seized to 2,473.755kg.
Danmalam also highlighted the impact of the NDLEA’s
War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative, led by the agency’s Chairman,
Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd). He said the programme recorded 203
sensitisation activities reaching 75,135 people, with 451 clients counselled
and 58 admitted for rehabilitation.
On prosecution efforts, the Commander said 86 suspects
were arraigned in court, while 87 convictions were secured during the year.
Despite the achievements, Danmalam acknowledged that
the Command faces logistical challenges, including a shortage of operational
vehicles, inadequate office infrastructure, and insufficient accommodation for
officers across the state.
He appealed to government, stakeholders, and
philanthropists for support to help address these challenges and strengthen the
agency’s operations.
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