On Cairo Street in Kano’s Tudun Yola area, the doors never slammed quite as loudly as they did on 10 May 2025. That was the day police apprehended Sulaiman Danwawu, a familiar face in Nigeria’s drug circles. With a record linking him to a massive Tramadol bust in 2022, Danwawu now stands accused again—this time of possessing a multi-kilogram haul of banned substances, from Pregabalin to codeine syrup.
Danwawu’s latest arrest adds weight to Nigeria’s growing campaign against drug abuse, as NDLEA intensifies its crackdown across key northern states.
Key Takeaways
- NDLEA filed eight charges against Sulaiman Danwawu for illegal possession of various drugs.
- May 2025 arrest followed a police operation in Gwale LGA of Kano State.
- Substances seized include 24.1kg of Pregabalin and 2.3kg of codeine-based syrup.
- Danwawu had a prior arrest in 2022 linked to Tramadol smuggling.
- The case signals NDLEA’s ongoing efforts in Nigeria’s war on narcotics.
His trial will test Nigeria’s anti-drug laws' staying power and public confidence in their enforcement.
