28-year-old woman arrested with drugs in Bauchi

Thursday, October 22, 2026 - The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old woman with Colorado and Methamphetamine, popularly known as Ice. 

The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on October 20, 2026.

According to the PPRO, the suspect identified as Sara Chikodi, was arrested at Bayan Gari following credible intelligence. 

“In continuation of the Command's unrelenting war against illicit drugs, at about 1900hrs of the same date, acting on credible intelligence, operatives intercepted and arrested one Sara Chikodi 'f' 28 years old of Bayan Gari, Bauchi,” the statement read. 

"Upon search, ten (10) sachets of dry leaves suspected to be Colorado/Indian Hemp and one pinch of Methamphetamine, popularly known as Ice, were recovered from her. 

“The case is under investigation, while efforts are intensified to trace and arrest her source and dismantle the supply chain.”

The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their gallantry and prompt response, and appreciated members of the public for their support and timely information. 

He assured that the Command remains resolute and people-focused in its mandate to protect lives and property.

He further warned all criminal elements to steer clear of Bauchi State, as the Command will not relent in making the State uncomfortable for them.