In a major crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, local authorities have seized over 12,724 kilograms of assorted drugs and arrested 1,107 suspects in the past year. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna Command made this announcement yesterday.
According to available data, the seizures comprise 9,091.974kg of cannabis sativa, 0.004kg of heroin, 0.315kg of cocaine, 2.949kg of methamphetamine, 301.852kg of tramadol and 3,345.558kg of psychotropic substances.
The NDLEA Commander in Kaduna, CN Maijama'a Muhammad, said the agency has intensified intelligence-led operations, surveillance, and enforcement activities across the state to disrupt drug supply networks and prevent harmful substances from reaching communities.
In a related development, the NDLEA has reported significant progress in its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign. The agency has admitted 94 clients into treatment and rehabilitation programs, with 78 persons successfully rehabilitated. Additionally, over 1,458 individuals have received brief interventions as part of anti-drug sensitization campaigns.
The NDLEA's efforts to combat drug abuse in the state have been supported by the Kaduna State Government and other stakeholders. The agency has also acknowledged the contributions of traditional and religious institutions, rehabilitation centers, civil society organizations, and sister security agencies.
**Background:** The fight against illicit drugs is a collective responsibility, according to CN Maijama'a Muhammad. He emphasized that prevention remains the most cost-effective and sustainable strategy for reducing substance abuse and its consequences. The NDLEA's commitment to protecting communities from drug abuse and illicit trafficking through prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, enforcement, and strategic partnerships has been reaffirmed.
**Note:** This article is based on a press release by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna Command, dated June 29, 2026.