# Kano State drug abuse and trafficking crackdown

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kano-state-drug-abuse-and-trafficking-crackdown
> Updated: 2026-08-22T11:01:14.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following a statewide public-health emergency declared by Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf, the Kano State Inter-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (MATFDAT) began addressing high crime rates linked to substance abuse. Data from the Kano State Police Command indicated that over 70% of the 3,080 major crimes recorded between 2024 and 2025 were tied to drug use or trafficking.

Chairman Muhuyi Rimin-Gado warned that political interference in the release of arrested suspects would not be tolerated. To strengthen the crackdown on traffickers and violent gangs, the task force inaugurated nine specialized subcommittees on August 21, 2026. These committees cover areas such as intelligence, electronic tracking, advocacy, and compliance to provide a coordinated approach to the state’s drug crisis.

## Claims

- The committees aim to provide a coordinated and specialized approach to addressing drug abuse and trafficking. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nine subcommittees were inaugurated to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Kano State. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The subcommittees include Finance, Media and Publicity, Advocacy and Sensitisation, Licences, Inventory and Verification, Compliance, Inspection and Electronic Tracking, Monitoring and Implementation, (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The subcommittees include Intelligence, Reformative and Traditional Council, and Anti-Drug Coordination Committee. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The inauguration of the subcommittees took place on Friday, August 21, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Kano Task Force inaugurates nine committees to fight drug trafficking

The Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking has launched nine subcommittees in Kano State to combat drug trafficking and abuse through a coordinated, specialized approach.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kano-task-force-inaugurates-nine-committees-to-fight-drug-trafficking

### 2026-07-29: Kano State task force says 70% of crimes tied to drug abuse, warns politicians

Kano State’s drug abuse task force chief Muhuyi Rimin‑Gado warned politicians against intervening in arrests, noting over 70% of major 2024‑25 crimes were linked to drug abuse and urging community support.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kano-state-task-force-says-70-of-crimes-tied-to-drug-abuse-warns-politicians

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