Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed astonishment at the boldness exhibited by certain drug dealers who have sought legal recourse through court orders for the release of confiscated illicit drug shipments.
A statement issued by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor’s spokesperson, said Governor Yusuf was taken aback by their actions during his visit to the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), where he was briefed on the situation.
The governor was amazed when he discovered that individuals engaged in the illicit drug trade had successfully procured court orders for the release of their seized contraband.
According to the statement, the governor criticized the judge who granted such orders, emphasizing the severity of the issue at hand.
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He instructed the state attorney general to formulate a comprehensive strategy to prevent drug traffickers from exploiting legal loopholes in the future.
He also stressed the crucial necessity for collaboration between the judiciary and the government to shield the state from the dangers posed by drug trafficking.
Recognizing Karo’s efforts in apprehending the illicit drugs, the governor urged the agency to take the requisite actions to eliminate the confiscated substances.
He reiterated his administration’s unwavering dedication to combating drug smuggling within the state, just as he affirmed governmental assistance to agencies committed to combating drug trafficking and abuse.
Governor Yusuf’s affirmed position underscores the seriousness of the drug trafficking dilemma and the urgent need for unified endeavors to protect the state from the menace of illicit substances.
