Pilgrimage Drug Trafficking Ring Busted as NDLEA Nabs Key Suspects in Kano, Intercepts Cocaine-Laden Passengers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a well-coordinated drug trafficking syndicate using unsuspecting Hajj pilgrims as drug mules en route to Saudi Arabia. This major breakthrough followed the arrest of two intending pilgrims at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, on May 26, 2025, during the outward clearance process for