Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
Police have arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered suspected Indian hemp, Colorado, tramadol and other tablets during separate anti-drug operations in Bauchi State.
The arrests were made on October 21, 2026, by operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit following intelligence on suspected drug-related activities.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday, October 23, saying the operations formed part of the command’s efforts to tackle illicit drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
Habib said the first suspect, Dahiru Muhammad, 29, was arrested at Mararaban Liman Katagum at about 5pm on the day of the operation.
According to the police spokesman, a search at the premises led to the recovery of 124 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 12 tablets of 100mg tramadol and 50 Exzol tablets.
“On 21st October, 2026 at about 1700hrs, operatives stormed Mararaban Liman Katagum and arrested one Dahiru Muhammad ‘M’, 29 years old, of the same address.
“A search conducted on the premises led to the recovery of one hundred and twenty-four (124) wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp, twelve (12) pieces of 100mg Tramadol tablets and fifty (50) pieces of Exzol tablets.”
Habib said preliminary investigations indicated that the recovered substances belonged to another suspect identified as ‘G-Man’, who remained at large.
In a separate operation later that evening, police arrested Victor Godwin, 31, from the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi metropolis, at about 9pm.
The police spokesman said Godwin was allegedly found with 14 sachets and some quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Colorado and Indian hemp, which he was allegedly selling.
“On the same date at about 2100hrs, operatives arrested one Victor Godwin ‘M’, 31 years old, of Bayan Gari area of Bauchi, in possession of fourteen (14) sachets and some quantity of dry leaves suspected to be Colorado and Indian Hemp, which he was allegedly selling.”
The command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and trace the alleged drug supply network. The two suspects in custody are expected to be charged in court after investigations are completed.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and other crimes in Bauchi State. He also urged residents to provide timely and credible information to support police operations.
