No release of seized bus until drug probe ends – Kano task force
The Kano State Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has dismissed reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) plans to release a luxury passenger bus seized in connection with a major drug trafficking investigation in the state. The chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Magaji, said investigations into the vehicle […]
The Kano State Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has denied claims that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intends to release a luxury passenger bus seized during a major drug trafficking investigation. Task force chairman Muhuyi Magaji stated that the case against the bus and its suspects is ongoing and will be pursued to prosecution.
According to the NDLEA, illicit substances valued at approximately N500 million were found on the bus intercepted during an intelligence-led operation in August. Six suspects were arrested in connection with the seizure, including Onyeka Vincent, Success Chibuzie, Nwankwo Wisdom, Emmanuel Jude, Chinedu Peter, and Okodili Ogbuach.
The task force chairman emphasized that the ownership of the vehicle would be examined, and that simply because an owner's property is used for criminal activity doesn't absolve them of responsibility. The Kano NDLEA Public Relations Officer confirmed that the case remains under investigation, dismissing any speculation that the bus might be released prematurely.
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