The Jigawa state police command has arrested 14 drug dealers across multiple divisions of the state, recovering over 8,000 units of illicit drug substances and cash believed to be proceeds from illegal drug sales.
The arrests were made during coordinated raids in Dutse, Guri, Babura, Kanya Babba, Bulangu, and Yankwashi part of the state, following credible intelligence received by the police.
In total, officers recovered 8,271 assorted illicit drugs, including Exol, D5, Tramadol, Diazepam, rubber solution, suck and die, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
Cannabis, Cash
In addition, operatives seized ₦235,225 in cash, which has been registered as a monetary exhibit, believed to have been generated from the sale of illegal drugs.
The suspects, who are currently assisting police investigations, are expected to provide information that could help dismantle the wider supply network and identify accomplices within and beyond the state.
The individuals arrested include Bashir Abdulkadir, 20, of Gida Dubu quarters; Usman Abubakar, 20, of Fagoji quarters; Yusuf Abdulkadir Rabilu Musa; Muhammad Abdulkadir; Friday Onna, 37, of Arin village, Guri LGA.
Ibrahim Ibrahim Girema, 40, of Babura Kofar Gabas; Muawiyya Ishaka, 18, of Afuware village; Nura Abdullahi, 20, of Babura Kofar Arewa; Sani Hamisu, 32, of Karkarna town, Yankwashi LGA.
Muhammad Sani, 36, of Hadejia LGA; Muhammad Isyaku, 29, of Kullimi Village; Kabiru Yakubu, 25, of Unguwar Giwa, Batali, Babura LGA; and Abdulmumini Inuwa, 19, of Dukawa, Danbatta LGA, Kano state.
Commissioner of police, Dahiru Muhammad, commended the operatives for their dedication and professionalism, emphasizing the command’s commitment to intensifying surveillance across all divisions to ensure a drug-free Jigawa state.
He further urged residents to continue providing credible and timely information on suspicious activities in their communities.
The command confirmed that the suspects would face court charges upon the conclusion of investigations, as authorities continue efforts to dismantle illicit drug networks operating within the state.
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