Kano Police Seize N82.7 Million Worth of Tramadol, Pregabalin Tablets in Major Crackdown
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The Kano State Police Command has announced the recovery of illicit drugs valued at N82.7 million, including large quantities of Tramadol and Pregabalin tablets, during an operation at Rimin Auzinawa Quarters in Kano metropolis.
The Commissioner of Police, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday, noting that the recovery marked one of the command’s most significant breakthroughs in recent months.
“We recently recovered Tramadol and Pregabalin tablets worth N82,725,000.00 in Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Kano. The exhibits will be handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution,” Bakori said.
He further revealed that the command had arrested 105 suspects linked to 30 major cases, ranging from armed robbery and drug trafficking to vehicle theft, motorcycle theft, and thuggery.
Among the items recovered from the suspects were firearms, motor vehicles, motorcycles, dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen properties.
Dr. Bakori emphasized that the police command, in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, had intensified community-driven crime prevention strategies, particularly through Operation Kukan Kura.
The initiative, he explained, has been instrumental in dismantling criminal networks, preventing potential threats, and fostering a safer environment across the state.
“By engaging with communities, leveraging intelligence, and deploying technology, we have been able to stay ahead of criminal elements and respond effectively to emerging security challenges,” he added.
The command reiterated its commitment to sustaining the crackdown on illicit drugs and other crimes, assuring residents of Kano State of improved security as the festive season approaches.
