The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected drug kingpins and seized over 23,000 illicit drugs during coordinated raids across parts of the state.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the development on Tuesday in Dutse, the state capital, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations carried out by officers from the Garki, Fagam, and Maigatari divisions.
The suspects, identified as Muhammad Garba (60) from Mekiya village in Kano State, Musa Garba (55), and Hudu Ma’ilu from Guneri village, Niger Republic, were said to have long been under police surveillance for alleged involvement in large-scale drug trafficking within Jigawa and neighboring states.
According to SP Adam, the police recovered 23,944 assorted illicit substances, including 13,505 units of Exol, 1,583 units of D5, 3,572 tablets of Tramadol, 565 capsules of Diazepam, and 2,469 bottles of Rubber Solution.
Other confiscated items included 886 wraps and blocks of cannabis, as well as other narcotics such as Sock and Die, Akurkura, and 340 units of Farin Malam.
Adam described the seizure as a significant blow to drug networks operating in the state, noting that the suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
He quoted the state Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru Muhammed, as commending the officers involved for their professionalism and courage during the operations.
The Commissioner reiterated the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on drug trafficking and abuse, urging residents to support ongoing efforts by reporting suspicious activities in their communities.
