The Kano State Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 64 bags of cannabis sativa hidden inside a trailer transporting cement along the Zaria–Kano Road.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Friday, February 13, 2026, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASN Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari.
According to the statement, the illicit consignment was recovered on February 2, 2026, by officers attached to the Kiru Area Command following “intelligence-led surveillance and careful monitoring.”
“The trailer, loaded with Dangote cement, departed Obajana in Kogi State and was en route to Mubi, Adamawa State when it was stopped along the Zaria–Kano road. The driver has been arrested and is currently in NDLEA custody pending further investigation.”
Maigatari further noted that investigation into the network behind the shipment is ongoing, while efforts are being made to identify and apprehend all the collaborators and facilitators.
“Those found culpable will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, also speaking on the seizures, Commander D.Y. Lawal of the Kano Strategic Command described the operation as a product of sustained intelligence efforts.
“This seizure is the result of meticulous intelligence work and the dedication of our officers. The drugs were concealed within legitimate cargo and are believed to have been intended for distribution in Kano ahead of the Ramadan period,” he said, reiterating the agency’s determination to curb illicit drug activities.
The agency called on members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities related to drug trafficking.