Gov Yusuf decries court orders releasing confiscated illicit drugs

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed shock over the boldness displayed by certain drug dealers, who have obtained court orders for the release of confiscated illicit drug shipments.

SolaceBase reports that the governor’s amazement was evident as he discovered that some individuals who engaged in the illicit drug trade had successfully procured court orders for the release of their seized contraband.

This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

It said the governor disclosed that he was shocked by their actions during his visit to the Kano Road Traffic Agency where he was briefed on the situation.

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Abba in the statement expressed surprise over the judge’s reasoning for issuing such questionable orders, emphasizing the severity of the issue at hand.

Worried by the unfortunate development, the governor instructed the state Attorney General to formulate a comprehensive strategy to prevent drug traffickers from exploiting legal loopholes in the future.

He stressed the need for collaboration between the judiciary and the government, so as to shield the state from the dangers posed by drug trafficking.

Recognising the diligence of KAROTA in apprehending illicit drugs, the governor urged the agency to take the requisite actions to eliminate the confiscated substances.

Reiterating his administration’s unwavering dedication to combating drug smuggling within the state, Yusuf affirmed the state government’s assistance to agencies committed to tackling drug trafficking and abuse.

The governor, who underscored the seriousness of the drug trafficking dilemma, called for the urgent need for a unified endeavour to protect the state from the menace of illicit substances.