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Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 15, 2026, 6:25 AM

Kano drug war: PCN denies shielding illicit drug dealers

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

…says 1,631 drug outlets sealed in 2026, challenges task force chairman to provide evidence of alleged staff involvement By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has denied allegations that it is shielding illicit drug dealers and facilitating the distribution of controlled substances in Kano State, insisting that it remains committed to enforcing […] The post Kano drug war: PCN denies shielding illicit drug dealers appeared first on Vanguard News.

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