Police Arrest 65 in Maiduguri Drug Raid, Recover Large Cache of Illicit Substances

Police Arrest 65 in Maiduguri Drug Raid, Recover Large Cache of Illicit Substances

ByTada Jutha, Maiduguri

The Borno State Police Command has arrested 65 suspects in a sweeping crackdown on drug-related offences across Maiduguri, recovering large quantities of illicit substances during coordinated raids aimed at tackling crime and anti-social activities.

The operation, carried out on July 9 and 10, followed a nationwide directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordering police commands to intensify efforts against criminality across the country.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, said the Commissioner of Police in Borno State, Naziru Abdulmajid, directed the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Anti-Social Vices Unit to sustain aggressive enforcement operations throughout the state.

According to the statement, the raids targeted several locations within the Maiduguri metropolis, leading to the arrest of suspects for offences including public nuisance, possession and consumption of illicit drugs, and other anti-social activities.

Police said officers recovered 460 wraps of cannabis, commonly known as Indian hemp, 395 tablets of D5, 100 tablets of Exzol, two capsules of Tramadol, one shisha pot, two ice bunkers and several packs of other suspected illicit substances.

The command confirmed that all suspects remain in police custody while investigations continue. It added that those found culpable would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations.

Commissioner Abdulmajid commended the officers involved in the operation for their professionalism and dedication, reaffirming the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.

He also appealed to residents to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information that would assist security agencies in preventing crime and maintaining public safety in Borno State.