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Kano Drug Abuse Linked to Rising Crime and Gang Activity
Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado reports that drug abuse is driving crime and gang violence in Kano, prompting the state to form a new taskforce to combat the crisis.
Substance Abuse Behind 70% of Serious Crimes in Kano, Says Task Force Official
A Kano State task force reports that over 70 percent of major crimes in the state are linked to drug abuse, prompting a new government-led initiative to curb substance use and gang violence.
Kano Anti-Drug Task Force Leader Rejects Political Pressure
Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, head of the Kano State drug task force, has warned politicians against interfering with the agency's arrests, emphasizing his commitment to impartiality and the fight against drug-related crime.
Nigerian pharmacists report 9,850 departures over five years, demand stiffer penalties for fake drugs
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria reports that 9,850 pharmacists have left the country in five years, while advocating for harsher penalties for fake drug offenders and improved substance abuse control.
Marwa Urges Traditional Leaders and Parents to Support Fight Against Drug Abuse
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa has called on Nigerian parents and traditional leaders to actively partner with the agency to combat the spread of substance abuse in their communities.
Suspected Drug-Related Deaths Reported in Ogun State
Two individuals died and two others were hospitalized in Isara-Remo, Ogun State, following the consumption of a substance identified as laughing gas.
Two Deaths Reported After Suspected Laughing Gas Use by Students in Ogun
Two individuals died and two were hospitalized in Ogun State following the suspected use of laughing gas, prompting a police investigation.
Governor Yusuf Announces State of Emergency Over Kano Drug Crisis
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared a state of emergency in Kano to combat rising drug abuse, introducing new executive powers, curfews, and a specialized task force to dismantle criminal networks.
Kano State establishes new task force to fight drug abuse and street crime
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formed a new multi-agency task force and signed an executive order to tackle drug abuse and criminal violence across Kano State.
Kano Governor Launches Anti-Drug Task Force and Signs Anti-Thuggery Order
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched a new multi-agency task force to combat drug abuse in Kano State while signing an executive order to curb local thuggery.