By Yakubu Salisu, Kano
In a significant operation to combat the illicit drug trade, the Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully seized and handed over a substantial quantity of Tramadol Hydrochloride to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The seized drugs, totaling seventy four thousand, seven hundred and ninety (74,790) tablets of 250mg Tramadol Hydrochloride, were presented to the NDLEA at a handover ceremony. Customs Area Controller Dauda Ibrahim Chana emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, highlighting the serious security risk that motivated the significant seizure.
The Commander of NARCOTICS Kano State, Alh Abubakar Idris Ahmad, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for their dedication and professionalism. He praised the bravery and incorruptibility of the personnel involved in the operation.
This seizure and handover mark a significant step forward in the Nigeria Customs Service and NDLEA’s joint efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and smuggling in the country. The agencies will continue to work together to ensure the safety and well-being of Nigerians.
SC Saidu Nuruddeen
CPRO
For: Customs Area Controller
Kano/Jigawa Area Command
23 October 2024