Security Operatives in Katsina State have recovered 2,970 pieces of illicit drugs intended for distribution to criminals.
The Spokesman for the State Police Command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development in Katsina on Monday.
He explained ” On October 9, 2026, at about 2:00 pm, acting on reasonable suspicion, a team of the Civilian JTF attached to Bakori LGA arrested and brought to the station one Abdullahi Muntari (male, aged 23), a notorious drug dealer suspected of supplying illicit
drugs to armed bandits terrorizing Bakori LGA and its environs, thereby fueling their nefarious activities.
” Upon receipt of the case and during the course of investigation, forty-one (41) pieces of a substance suspected to be ICE were recovered from the suspect’s possession. He confessed to receiving supplies of the illicit substance from his elder brother, Adamu Muntari, who is currently at large, and further admitted to distributing the substances within Kakumi village and neighboring communities.
” Similarly, on October 13, 2026, at about 11:30 pm, a team of Vigilantes attached to Kartaka Village, Charanci LGA, acting on credible information, flagged down a red motorcycle conveying three suspects:
Babangida Mamman, male, aged 40;
Basiru Isah (male) and
Saminu Sada (male).
” The suspects refused to stop when flagged down. While attempting to evade arrest during a hot pursuit by the team, the suspects sustained various degrees of injuries and were immediately rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention.
” During the investigation, the following suspected illicit drugs were recovered from their possession:
2,000 pieces of Pregabalin tablets;
765 prices of Exol tablets and
29 pieces of Tramadol capsules
” Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to having criminally conspired and traveled to Karofi Village, Dutsinma LGA, where they procured the illicit drugs from one Abba M, who is now at large.
” Also, On October 17, 2026, at about 11:30 AM, while on routine patrol along Mani–Dutsi Road around Magami Village, operatives of the Command intercepted and arrested the following suspects in possession of the exhibits specified against their names:
Umar Lawal (‘m’, aged 27 years) Found in possession of fifteen (15) pieces of Pregabalin capsules, five (5) pieces of Exol tablets, and a quantity of dried green leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp;
Hashimu Lawal (‘m’, aged 27 years) – Found in possession of one hundred (100) tablets of Exol, fifteen (15) pieces of Pregabalin capsules, and a quantity of dried green leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp;
Basiru Wada (‘m’, aged 38 years) and found in possession of a quantity of dried green leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp.
” During the course of the investigation, all suspects confessed to having criminally conspired and purchased the exhibits from one Musa Magami, male, currently at large, who is a suspected notorious illicit drug dealer
‘ Investigation is currently in progress, and efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of all fleeing suspects. Further developments will be communicated in due course.”
Aliyu added that the State Police Commissioner, Ali Umar Fage, commended the ef)forts of the Civilian JTF, members of the vigilante, and operatives of the Command for their invaluable cooperation and support.
He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid the State of criminal elements and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to the Command for prompt and decisive action.