In a swift operation conducted just 24 hours after the launch of a new Rapid Response Squad, the Kano State Multi‑Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking seized approximately 3.18 million capsules suspected to be pregabalin at a residential apartment in Sabon Gari.
The raid, carried out at No. 13 Apple Avenue, Nomansland in Fagge Local Government Area, was triggered by intelligence received through one of the task force’s reporting platforms. Operatives recovered the capsules and arrested 34‑year‑old Gregory Ogbuji, who is linked to Seemark Pharma Ltd (registration number 2012546) and has been charged under Section 249 of the Penal Code. A second suspect believed to be connected to the operation remains at large.
Secretary of the task force’s Media and Publicity Committee, Lamara Garba, said the seizure demonstrated the effectiveness of the new squad’s use of intelligence and community reporting. “The operation shows how vital it is to strengthen communication between residents and security agencies,” Garba added.
Task force chairman Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado hailed the haul as an important early achievement for the Rapid Response Squad. He warned that anyone involved in illegal drug activities should cease their operations, assuring residents that the task force would enforce the law without fear or favour.
Pregabalin has become one of the most commonly abused drugs in Kano State, with the task force noting that about eight out of every ten drug‑related operations involve people dependent on or abusing the substance. The seizure is described as a major public‑health and security concern, and the task force stresses that continued enforcement and public cooperation are essential to curb drug abuse and illegal trafficking.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
