Nigeria, April 30 -- A notorious drug dealer known by the alias 'Badoo', whose real name is Sadam Mu'azu, along with eight of his associates, were apprehended following a prolonged period of investigation and surveillance by the Kano state police command.

The arrest came as a result of dedicated efforts from law enforcement teams led by Officer in Charge of Anti-Daba Unit, SP Hussaini Gimba, and DPO of Sharada Police Division, CSP Bilyaminu Bello.

Sadam Mu'azu, aged 33 and residing in Tukuntawa Quarters, Kano, had been on the police's radar for quite some time due to numerous complaints from the community regarding his involvement in drug peddling.

Reports from residents implicated him as a key figure in the receipt and distribution of...