The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has discovered a network of caves and underground tunnels used as drug hideouts in the Rimin Kebe area.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, said the operation was part of “Operation Sharar Mafaka” – a renewed crackdown on illicit drug activities across the state.
Quoting the NDLEA Kano Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, Mr Muhammad-Maigatari said the discovery followed credible intelligence and sustained surveillance.
On May 4, operatives stormed the Rimin Kebe enclave and confirmed the existence of multiple caves, adapted as living and trading spaces by suspected drug dealers. Some were furnished with household items such as mats, pillows, food flasks, plates, and cutlery – indicating regular occupation and organised criminal activity.
“Other caves and tunnels observed appear to be under construction and may provide underground links between hideouts,” the commander said.
Several of the structures have already been dislodged, with plans under way to demolish and secure the remainder.
Commander Yahaya-Lawal said the operation aligned with the NDLEA Chairman’s directive to dismantle drug networks nationwide. He issued a stern warning to those involved in the illicit trade: “We have come to stay until Kano is free from illicit drug use and trade.”
The public has been urged to report suspicious activity to the nearest NDLEA office, as timely information remains crucial to curbing substance abuse in the state.
