NDLEA Raids BUK Old Campus Area in Kano, Arrests Six Suspects and Destroys Drug Joints

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on illicit drug activities in Kano State, carrying out a raid around the old site of Bayero University Kano and arresting six suspects linked to drug-related operations.

The operation, conducted under the Kano Strategic Command, targeted identified drug spots around the university environment following a formal complaint from the institution’s management.

Officials say the exercise led to the dismantling of several illegal drug joints believed to have been used for the sale and consumption of narcotics within and around the campus community.

The operation, codenamed Sharar Mafaka, was led by Commander D.Y. Lawal, who described the intervention as part of ongoing efforts to create a drug-free environment in educational areas.

According to the agency, officers moved into the affected locations, arrested six individuals, and confiscated items suspected to be linked to drug distribution and use. The seized items were subsequently destroyed.

The NDLEA said the operation was prompted by intelligence and a formal report from the university authorities, who raised concerns about trespassers allegedly turning parts of the old campus area into drug hotspots.

Commander Lawal stressed that the agency will continue sustained enforcement operations to eliminate drug joints across Kano, especially around vulnerable public spaces such as schools and residential areas.

“This action demonstrates our commitment to ensuring a drug-free environment where students, staff and their families can live and work in safety,” he said.

He added that the agency will not relent in its efforts to dismantle drug networks operating under Operation Sharar Mafaka, warning that all identified hotspots will be cleared.

The NDLEA also praised the cooperation of university authorities, noting that timely reporting made the intervention more effective and helped prevent further criminal activity in the area.

The agency warned that it would not tolerate the use of educational institutions or government facilities for drug-related activities, urging members of the public to report suspicious movements.

It reaffirmed its commitment to sustained enforcement operations aimed at curbing drug abuse and trafficking across the state.