In a sustained effort to combat terrorism financing, drug peddling, and armed banditry, the Katsina State Police Command has successfully arrested a suspected notorious drug peddler who specializes in supplying illicit drugs to suspected armed bandits in the state.
The Command’s spokesman, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development and gave details on Thursday.
His words” On July 15, 2026, at about 5:00 PM, acting on credible intelligence, operatives attached to the Central Police Station in Funtua successfully trailed and arrested one Sunday Eze, popularly known as Dunbuje.
” An immediate search of the suspect following his arrest led to the recovery of five hundred tablets of D5 illicit drugs in his possession.
” Preliminary investigations have since revealed that the suspect specialised in trafficking these substances to bandits and criminal elements terrorising Funtua Local Government Area and its environs, directly fuelling their nefarious operations.
“The suspect is in custody as investigations proceed.
” Efforts are ongoing to uncover his wider distribution network, trace his source of supply, and apprehend possible accomplices.
“The suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift action. He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to dismantling all criminal networks by aggressively cutting off their logistics and drug supply chains.
” Furthermore, the CP urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely, actionable information to support the Command in its crime-fighting efforts.”