He said the Kano command also secured 128 convictions for various drug-related offences.
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According to him, the agency conducted 1,114 drug integrity tests for aspiring candidates for council elections, to promote responsible leadership and good governance.“We successfully conducted 207 anti-drug campaigns and 202 visa clearance tests to prevent the trafficking of illicit drugs and protect the country’s reputation,” Mr Idris-Ahmad said.
He also expressed gratitude to the Kano State Government, sister security agencies, traditional institutions and other stakeholders for their unrelenting support in the ongoing fight against drug abuse.He lauded the officers and men of the command for their tireless efforts, commitment, and professionalism in discharging their duties.
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