Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug sellers and recovered suspected illicit substances as a part of its sustained efforts to fight drug trafficking and different legal actions throughout the state.
The arrests had been made by operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU), performing on credible intelligence.
A press release issued yesterday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, stated the primary suspect, recognized as Dahiru Muhammad, a 29-year-old, was arrested on twenty first October, 2026, at Mararaban Liman Katagum, the place he lives.
According to the assertion, a search performed on the premises led to the restoration of 124 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 12 tablets of 100mg Tramadol and 50 Exzol tablets.
He stated preliminary investigations indicated that the recovered substances belonged to a person recognized as ‘G-Man’, who’s at present at massive.
In a separate operation on the identical day, operatives arrested one other suspect, Victor Godwin, a 31-year-old from the Bayan Gari space of Bauchi metropolis.
Habib stated Godwin was allegedly present in possession of 14 sachets and a few portions of dried leaves suspected to be Colorado and Indian hemp, which he was reportedly promoting.
He added that the Command had intensified efforts to trace down and arrest the fleeing suspect, in addition to establish different people related to the alleged drug provide community.
The two suspects stay in police custody, whereas investigations are ongoing. They will likely be charged to court docket upon the completion of the investigation, the assertion stated.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reiterated the Command’s dedication to eliminating legal actions in Bauchi State and warned people concerned in legal actions to desist.
The commissioner additionally appreciated members of the general public for his or her continued assist and urged residents to offer the police with well timed and credible data to assist stop and fight crime throughout the state.
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