The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, has uncovered a network of caves and underground tunnels allegedly being used as drug hideouts in the Rimin Kebe area of Kano State.
The discovery was made during an operation carried out under “Operation Sharar Mafaka,” a renewed crackdown targeting illicit drug activities across the state, according to a statement issued by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari.
The Commander of NDLEA in Kano, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, said the operation followed credible intelligence and sustained surveillance on suspected drug-related activities in the area.
He explained that operatives stormed the Rimin Kebe enclave on May 4, where they discovered multiple caves reportedly constructed and modified for use as living quarters and operational bases by suspected drug dealers.
According to him, some of the caves were fully furnished with household items such as mats, pillows, food containers, plates, and cutlery, suggesting regular use and organised activity. He also noted that additional tunnels were still under construction and could potentially serve as underground links between hideouts.
The NDLEA said several of the identified structures have already been dismantled, while efforts are ongoing to demolish remaining ones and secure the area.
The commander reiterated the agency’s commitment to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Kano State, warning those involved in illicit drug trade to desist or face continuous enforcement action.
He added that the operation aligns with directives from the NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba-Marwa (retd.), aimed at dismantling drug networks nationwide.
The agency also urged members of the public to provide timely intelligence on suspicious activities, stressing that community cooperation remains key in combating drug-related crimes.
