The Kano State Police Command has stepped up efforts to curb drug abuse, illicit trafficking and thuggery through a new partnership with the Kano State Multi-Agency Taskforce on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori announced the collaboration while receiving the chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, and members of his team during a courtesy visit to the command headquarters in Bompai.
Bakori described drug abuse as a major driver of violent crimes, particularly the activities of thugs, locally known as Fadan Daba, across parts of Kano metropolis, stressing that addressing the menace requires coordinated action by security agencies.
He said the police would work closely with the task force through intelligence sharing, joint operations and the deployment of operational resources to dismantle drug trafficking networks and tackle other criminal activities linked to substance abuse.
The police commissioner also called on parents, traditional rulers, religious leaders and community members to support security agencies with credible information that could help prevent the spread of illicit drugs and protect young people from criminal influences.
He warned that individuals involved in drug trafficking, peddling or thuggery would face prosecution, reaffirming the command’s commitment to making Kano safer.
Earlier, Rimin-Gado said the visit was aimed at introducing the task force’s leadership, presenting its 2026 operational plan and seeking stronger collaboration with the police in combating drug-related crimes.
He commended the command’s intelligence-led policing strategy and pledged the task force’s support through public awareness campaigns, community engagement and intelligence gathering to disrupt drug distribution networks across the state.
The renewed partnership comes amid growing concerns over the role of illicit drugs in fuelling youth violence and organised crime in Kano.
