Former Kano State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Wakili, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s drug enforcement system, alleging uncertainty over the fate of narcotics worth nearly ₦3 billion seized shortly before his retirement.
Wakili, popularly known as “Singham,” said the drugs were confiscated in Kano just three days before he left office, but claimed there has been no official update on what eventually happened to the seized evidence.
Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, he described drug abuse as a major threat to Nigerian society, warning that it continues to damage the future of young people across the country.
He recalled that the operation led to the seizure of 313 cartons of tramadol, which he publicly announced during an international press briefing involving global media outlets such as the BBC and RFI.
At the time, he estimated the value of the seized drugs at around ₦3 billion, stressing the scale of the operation and the seriousness of the trafficking network involved.
However, Wakili expressed frustration that he later heard claims suggesting the drugs may have been released, a development he said was never officially communicated to him.
He added that since retirement, he has no authority to pursue the matter further, leaving him uncertain about the final outcome of the case.
The former police chief warned that drug trafficking and abuse remain deeply rooted challenges in Nigeria, calling for stronger collaboration among security agencies including the Nigeria Police Force, the NDLEA, and the DSS.
He stressed that failure to act decisively could worsen youth addiction rates, disrupt education, and weaken moral values within society.
Wakili urged authorities to treat drug control as a national emergency, insisting that coordinated enforcement is essential to curb the growing menace.
