Kano State Police Command announces the arrest of five suspects over alleged unauthorised administration and distribution of locally made medicines. Police spokesperson CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa says the arrests follow complaints received from residents and are carried out by police operatives in response to alleged activities involving medical outreach and drug distribution without approval. The police state that the suspects are held as investigations proceed, and that the matter is linked to claims that individuals or organisations have been giving out drugs and conducting outreach activities in the state without authorisation from the relevant authorities.
In a related warning, the police advise the public and organisations against conducting medical outreaches or administering drugs and locally made medicines without clearance. The command says such activities should be undertaken only with proper approval and oversight, implying that unauthorised distribution poses risks and violates regulations.
Both outlets report the arrests, the role of resident complaints, and the police spokesperson’s statement, with no further details provided on the identities of the suspects or the specific medicines involved.
