Thursday, May 7, 2026 - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, says it has uncovered caves and underground tunnels used as drug hideouts in the Rimin Kebe area of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement
issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Sadiq
Muhammad-Maigatari, on Wednesday, May 5, in Kano.
The PRO said the operation was
carried out under “Operation Sharar Mafaka”, a renewed crackdown on illicit
drug activities across the state.
Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the
commander of the NDLEA in Kano, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying that the
discovery followed credible intelligence and sustained surveillance.
He said operatives stormed the
Rimin Kebe enclave on May 4, where they confirmed the existence of multiple
caves constructed and adapted as living and trading spaces by suspected drug
dealers.
According to him, some of the
caves were furnished with household items, including mats, pillows, food
flasks, plates and cutlery, indicating regular occupation and organised drug
activities.
“Other caves and tunnels observed
appear to be under construction and may provide underground links between
hideouts,” he said.
The commander added that several
of the caves and tunnels have been dislodged, while plans were underway to
demolish and secure the remaining structures.
He said the operation was part of
the command’s intensified efforts to rid Kano State of illicit drug use and trafficking
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