Kano Task Force Collaborates with US Embassy on Drug Control

The Kano Task Force, chaired by Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, engaged with the US Embassy on October 9, 2026, to address drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Kano State. The meeting included discussions with Tolliver Derrick, Director of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), focusing on improving inter-agency collaboration and institutional capacity.

Key topics included intelligence-led enforcement, technical assistance, community-based prevention, and rehabilitation programs. Rimin Gado emphasized that enforcement alone is insufficient to tackle drug-related challenges, advocating for a comprehensive approach that includes prevention strategies and community involvement.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to formalize technical cooperation and implement joint programs aimed at enhancing drug abuse prevention, enforcement, and rehabilitation efforts in Kano State. This collaboration aims to align counter-narcotics initiatives with broader US government development programs beneficial to the state.