Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - The Enugu State Police have arrested an illicit drug peddler disguised as a dispatch rider and recovered tramadol, Methamphetamine from fleeing suspects.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who
confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday said the suspect identified as
Desmond Obodo Chilota, aged 27, was arrested by operatives attached to the
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad during a routine security patrol in
the Uwani area of Enugu.
“Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to
the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad, on 18th January 2026 at about
6:13 a.m., while on routine security surveillance patrol within the Uwani area
of Enugu, arrested one Desmond Obodo Chilota (male, aged 27) and recovered a
large quantity of highly restricted tramadol drugs from him,” the statement
read.
"The suspect was disguised as a dispatch rider and was
conveying the illicit drugs on a red Kymco motorcycle, which was also
recovered, upon his arrest.
"During the same patrol on the said date at about 7:12
a.m., the operatives further recovered an abandoned bag containing substances
suspected to be crystal methamphetamine (locally known as “Mkpuru-mmiri”) and
an Android mobile phone at Onu-Asata, Ogui area of Enugu. The suspected drug
peddlers reportedly abandoned the bag and fled upon sighting the police
operatives.
“Efforts are currently ongoing to arrest the fleeing
suspects, while the arrested suspect and recovered exhibits, including the
motorcycle, are undergoing further investigation.”
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman
Bitrus Giwa, psc, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustained patrols
and intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing drug-related and other
criminal activities across the state.
He further urges citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant,
and supportive of the Police in the fight against crime
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