The Kano state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested 129 suspects and seized 709.9 kilogrammes of illicit substances in the state.
The Kano command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested 129 suspects and seized 709.9 kilogrammes of illicit substances in the state.
“The agency arrested 129 suspects — all are males; the total illicit substances recovered under the period is 709.979kg, which is made up of 309.991kg of cannabis sativa,” NAN quoted Idris-Ahmad as saying.
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