Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in possession of illicit substances.
Yusuf Abdulrahman, a 25-year-old Batch C Corper, was arrested by the NDLEA at the Corpers Lodge in the Sumaila area of Kano State on July 3, 2024.
His arrest was announced by the NDLEA in a statement on Sunday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi.
According to the Babafemi, “In Kano, operatives on Wednesday, July 3rd, arrested a youth corps member, Yusuf Abdulrahman, 25, at Corpers Lodge, Sumaila area of the city, with 1.250 kg of Loud.”
Babafemi also mentioned that its operatives raided the hideout of a high-profile cocaine baron headed by a couple in Lagos.
He stated that consignments of the class A drug meant for export and local distribution were recovered during the operation.
Babafemi disclosed that a total of 10.1 kg valued at over N2.1 billion in street value was recovered from the suspects.
