NDLEA Kano Launches “Operation Sharar Mafaka,” Raids Multiple Drug Dens, Arrests 52 Suspects
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, under the leadership of CN DY Lawal, has launched “Operation Sharar Mafaka,” a sustained campaign to dislodge and occupy notorious drug joints across the Kano metropolis.
This is contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer,Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari,
Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics.
Maigatari said the operation, which began on 27 April 2026, targeted more than 20 known drug locations and resulted in significant arrests and seizures over the course of two days.
“At the launch on 27 April, operatives raided the infamous Filin Idi drug dens, Tashar Rami, Fagge, Abattoir, and Farm Centre, arresting 15 suspects and seizing quantities of illicit substances and paraphernalia.
“Acting on the operation’s momentum, officers conducted further raids on the morning of 28 April in Hotoro Flyover, Mariri Park, Ramin Jirga Tishama, Yankaba Park, and Audu Bako Secretariat, arresting an additional 16 suspects including 3 female suspects, and recovering assorted illicit drugs and locally made weapons.
“On the evening of 28 April, additional operations in Kwanar Ungogo, Titin Jajira, Tudun Bojuwa and parts of Sabon Gari yielded 21 more arrests, including one female suspect, and the seizure of various illicit substances and evidentiary items.
“In total, 52 suspects were arrested during the raids, including four females, and assorted drugs and paraphernalia were recovered and secured,” he said.
Speaking on the operation, CN DY Lawal described the strategy as “dislodge and occupy.”
“We will dislodge criminal joints, arrest suspects, seize exhibits, and occupy premises until normalcy is restored. This is what we will continue to do under Operation Sharar Mafaka. We call on the general public to join us in this fight until our streets are safe for all,” Lawal said.
Operation Sharar Mafaka is part of the Kano Command’s sustained effort to dismantle drug distribution points and restore safety to communities.
The action is fully aligned with the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), CON, OFR’s agenda of a drug‑free society.
“The NDLEA Kano Strategic Command reiterates its commitment to ongoing enforcement, community engagement, and partnership with citizens to eliminate illicit drug activity,” the statement added.