Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed surprise as some suspected drug dealers have moved for and obtained court orders to get confiscated illicit drug shipments.
In a visit to the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) on Saturday, where he was informed of the development, the governor said he was astonished by the move.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dawakin Tofa, the governor conveyed his shock at the involvement of the judiciary in sanctioning such orders.
“It is deeply troubling that individuals engaged in the illicit drug trade have successfully procured court orders for the release of their seized contraband,” he remarked.
Yusuf instructed the state’s Attorney General to develop a comprehensive strategy to prevent drug traffickers from exploiting legal loopholes.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration between the judiciary and the government, stating that, “The severity of this issue requires a unified effort to shield the state from the dangers posed by drug trafficking.”
The governor urged the agency to take the necessary actions to destroy the confiscated substances. “We commend KAROTA’s diligence and reaffirm our administration’s unwavering commitment to combating drug smuggling within the state,” he said.
