Residents of Bajallabe community around the FCE Gate 1 axis of Kano metropolis have rejected an alleged N10 million bribe offered to community representatives and local vigilante personnel in an attempt to cover up a suspected drug trafficking operation.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday after residents reportedly became suspicious of a Golf vehicle parked alongside a motorcycle near a residential building in the area.

According to a statement issued by Lamara Garba, a member of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Substances, the vehicle was allegedly loaded with substances suspected to be illicit drugs.

Residents were said to have approached the driver to seek clarification about the contents of the vehicle. During the encounter, the driver allegedly offered N10 million to community representatives and vigilante personnel to have the matter overlooked.