Borno Police Nab Eight in Drug Bust, Recover Large Cache of Illicit Substances

Borno Police Nab Eight in Drug Bust, Recover Large Cache of Illicit Substances

By Tada Jutha, Maiduguri

The Borno State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against crime and drug abuse. Operatives arrested eight suspects and recovered a large haul of illicit substances during coordinated operations in Maiduguri and Jere Local Council.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Saturday. He said the operation took place on Thursday, January 16, 2026, after the command received credible intelligence.

“At about 16:00hrs, operatives stormed an area along Baga Road in Maiduguri and arrested eight suspects between the ages of 18 and 25,” Daso stated.

He added that officers seized various hard drugs and other illicit items believed to be for distribution.

The recovered substances included 700 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, 10 packs of tramadol tablets, and 2,500 units of exol tablets.

ASP Daso said the suspects are in custody and investigators are interrogating them. He noted that those found guilty will be arraigned in court.

Reacting to the arrests, Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, restated the command’s commitment to eliminating drug-related crimes in the state.

He warned drug traffickers to stop their activities or face the consequences.

The command also urged residents to share timely and credible information with security agencies, stressing that community support remains vital in maintaining peace and order.