{
  "id": 6151208,
  "title": "NSCDC arrests four suspected drug dealers in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/nscdc-arrests-four-suspected-drug-dealers-in-kano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T15:55:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/nscdc-arrests-four-suspected-drug-dealers-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended four individuals suspected of drug trafficking in Kano. This operation was conducted by the NSCDC's Counter Terrorism Unit in Dorayi Babba, Gwale Local Government Area. The suspects, all residents of Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area, were identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, Rabiu Baffa, Aminu Lawan, and Ibrahim Idris. During the operation, they were found in possession of various narcotics, including Pregabalin capsules, Diazepam tablets, Oshin Solution, marijuana, and other paraphernalia. NSCDC Kano State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, stated that the preliminary investigation concluded and the suspects would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further proceedings. Agalama emphasized the NSCDC's commitment to combating drug-related offenses and urged the public to provide credible information about such activities, assuring them of confidentiality. The NSCDC remains dedicated to maintaining peace and security in Kano State, collaborating with other agencies and stakeholders to address these issues.",
  "summary": "The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers in Kano. The suspects were arrested during a covert operation carried out by operatives of the corps’ Counter Terrorism Unit based in Dorayi Babba, Gwale Local Government Area. The suspects were identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, […] NSCDC arrests four suspected drug…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NSCDC arrests four drug dealers in Kano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/nscdc-arrests-four-drug-dealers-in-kano",
        "published": "2026-09-07T15:06:33.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}