By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Jigawa State has achieved significant milestones in combating drug abuse and trafficking, with seizures amounting to over N2.8 billion and the conviction of 136 offenders in 2025.
These accomplishments stemmed from continuous enforcement efforts, intelligence-driven raids, the arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in the illicit drug trade throughout the state.
This information was presented on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026, at the NDLEA Command headquarters in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, during a briefing about the agency’s activities and achievements in 2025.
During the briefing, State Commander Hassan Kabaju reported that the seized drugs included 441.973kg of cannabis sativa, 1,373.886kg of psychotropic substances, and 128.520kg of various other drugs.
He noted that 577 individuals were apprehended during this timeframe, consisting of 558 males and 19 females, with 136 successfully prosecuted and convicted.
“The drugs confiscated have an estimated worth of about N2.8 billion based on current market rates,” Kabaju stated. “The Command was resolute in its efforts to curb the supply and misuse of hard drugs and other psychoactive substances.”
Kabaju also mentioned that the agency offered counseling to 552 drug users, while 59 male individuals dependent on drugs were referred for treatment and rehabilitation at the NDLEA Drug Demand Reduction Unit.
Under the War Against Drug Abuse initiative, the Command organized 39,383 drug prevention lectures and advocacy programs in schools, including higher education institutions, throughout the state.
Despite facing challenges such as a shortage of vehicles and operational gear, the NDLEA Commander affirmed the agency’s commitment to expanding its operations across all 27 local government areas of Jigawa to address drug trafficking and abuse.
He acknowledged the hard work of the officers, expressed gratitude to the public for their support, and called for ongoing cooperation in the fight against drug abuse in the state.
