Former Kano State Commissioner of Police Muhammad Wakili has described the menace of drugs as a serious problem harming Nigerian society as a whole.
In a chat with DCL Hausa, the former commissioner, popularly known as Singham, said that three days before retiring in Kano, he confiscated hard drugs worth almost N3 billion.
However, he said he has still not been informed of what eventually happened to the drugs.
“Three days before I retired in Kano, I seized hard drugs worth nearly three billion naira. But up till now, I have not received any information on what was done with the drugs. Some people even said the drugs were released and returned to those who owned them,” he said.
According to him, “When I seized (the drugs), I called an international press conference, including the BBC and RFI. We told them that Allah has helped us; we caught 313 cartons (of tramadol). Even at that time, the price was around N3bn.”
According to him, he later heard claims that the drugs had been released.
“I have retired; what can I do about it?” he said.
Wakili stressed the need for stronger action against drug abuse in Nigeria, warning of its impact on young people, saying, “We must wage war against drugs. We have the police; we have NDLEA; we have DSS.
Failure to act could harm the future of many youths, affecting their education and moral values, he stated.
The former Commissioner of Police maintained that all relevant agencies must work together to tackle the drug problem in the country.
