By Uzair Adam
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized large quantities of illicit drugs, including Tramadol tablets valued at over N25 million, during an intelligence-led operation in the state capital.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration.
The operation was in line with the directive of DCP Abubakar Zubairu and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba Usman, to intensify visibility patrols and clamp down on drug-related crimes across the state.
According to the statement, on July 31, 2022, at about 10:30 p.m., a team of officers from Badawa Division led by CSP Mohammed Yakubu intercepted an unregistered white Honda Accord along Ahmadu Bello Way.
The vehicle, driven by one Abba Musa, 30, of Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, was found to contain 500 packets of suspected Tramadol tablets concealed in the car boot.
Upon interrogation, the suspect claimed he was directed by his friend, Sulaiman Danwawu, 29, also of Rijiyar Zaki, to deliver the vehicle to someone in Yan Kaba Quarters.
Police later arrested Danwawu, who confessed that he owned the car and had transported the drugs from Onitsha, Anambra State, intending to distribute them in Kano.
In a separate operation on May 7, 2025, operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit raided the residence of one Suleiman Aminu Danwawo at Casablanca Close, Tudun Yola Quarters, following credible intelligence.
A search warrant was executed, and the following items were recovered: four cartons and four packets of pregabalin tablets, 14 Tramadol tablets, 25 bottles of codeine syrup, three units of Raphanol, an undisclosed quantity of D5 tablets, and two motor vehicles.
The police have since transferred the cases to the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, Narcotics Section, for further investigation.
DCP Abubakar Zubairu warned that there would be no safe haven for criminals in Kano, urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies.
He also advised the public not to take the law into their own hands but to continue praying for the peace and safety of the state and the country at large.
The command provided emergency contact numbers, including 08032419754, 08123821575, 08076091271, and 09029292926.
Residents were also encouraged to download and use the “NPF Rescue Me” mobile application for emergencies.