Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - Police in Jigawa State have arrested
a 50-year-old drug trafficker, in Gujungu market, Taura Local Government.
Spokesman of the command SP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed this
in a statement
He said, On 21/09/2025 at about 2000hrs, police operatives
in Gujungu town intercepted the suspect, one Fati Bala of Unguwar Kwari, a
female, in possession of 40 bottles of “suck and die.
He said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect
is strongly suspected to be a drug dealer who specializes in the distribution
of harmful substances within the area.
The statement added that in continuation of its raid of
black spots of criminals across the state, police also on Monday raided
criminal hideouts in Dutse and Sara towns, where three more suspected drug
barons were arrested.
During the raid, a large quantity of illicit substances were
recovered, including a block and 69 wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian
hemp, 595 pieces of D5, 132 pieces of Exol, 61 pieces of Tramadol, 30 pieces of
rubber solution, 08 pieces of diazepam, 17 pieces of lara, bottles of suck and
die, a long knife, and cash of #8,080.
All the suspects are in custody and will be prosecuted after
investigations are concluded.
The Commissioner of Police commends the officers for their
gallantry and professionalism while reiterating the Command’s commitment to
ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across Jigawa State.
He also urged members of the public to continue to cooperate with the police by providing useful information that will aid in the fight against crime.
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