Kano Governor Yusuf Reports 380 Arrests in Drug Crackdown

In a significant crackdown on drug abuse and illicit trafficking, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced that over 380 suspects have been arrested and 230 convicted within the first two months of the intensified campaign. This initiative began with the establishment of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in July 2026, accompanied by an Executive Order aimed at bolstering efforts against illicit substances, thuggery, and related criminal activities.

Since its formation, the task force has successfully dismantled various drug joints and criminal hideouts throughout the state. Governor Yusuf emphasized that combating drug abuse and criminality is a collective responsibility, involving government, security agencies, traditional institutions, religious leaders, communities, parents, and citizens.

He urged young people to reject drugs and violence, advocating for education, agriculture, technology, enterprise, vocational training, and the creative industries as positive alternatives. The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting security agencies and enhancing community-based intelligence to tackle the social issues contributing to crime and insecurity.