The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 29-year-old man in possession of 7,000 capsules of Tramadol in Kano State.

This was revealed in a statement on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari.

According to the statement, the suspect was intercepted on Saturday by NDLEA operatives from the Kiru Area Command along the Zaria-Kano Road at Kwanar Dangora. He was reportedly transporting the drugs from Lagos.

Muhammad-Maigatari stated that the seized drugs, which weighed approximately 4.1 kilograms, were cleverly hidden inside a 20-litre jerrycan originally meant for oil. He described the operation as a significant achievement in the ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse in the state.

He praised the professionalism and skill demonstrated by the operatives in uncovering the concealed drugs, saying the successful arrest highlights the agency's firm dedication to disrupting the trafficking of illegal substances and enhancing public safety.

The NDLEA State Commander, Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, also commended the officers involved in the arrest and acknowledged the leadership of the NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, retired Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa, for his continuous support and direction.

Idris-Ahmad reaffirmed the agency’s determination to eliminate the presence of illicit drugs in the state and appreciated the ongoing cooperation of the public in helping achieve this mission.