Police raid criminal black spots, arrest 63 suspects, recover illicit drugs in Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested 63 suspects and recovered a cache of illicit drugs and dangerous weapons during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in Damaturu metropolis.

The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, noting that the operation was carried out on 12th July, 2026 by the Area Commander, Damaturu Area Command.

“Personnel from ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Divisions were mobilized to raid identified criminal black spots within the state capital as part of the Command’s sustained campaign against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse.

“The operation covered Mass Transit, Family Support, Zango CMC, Finance, Nayinawa Primary School, Jerusalem Ajayi, Moduri, and Sunday Market.

“A total of sixty-three (63) suspects, including eight (8) women, were arrested during the exercise,” the Command said.

According to the Command, items recovered include Tramadol tablets, Valium-5 tablets, 9 Pentazocine injections, a liquid solution popularly known as “Sholi”, another liquid substance commonly referred to as “Suck and Die,” suspected Indian hemp, as well as axes and other dangerous items.

The suspects are currently undergoing investigation as those found culpable will be charged to court for prosecution in accordance with the law.

The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating illicit drug trafficking, substance abuse, and other criminal activities across the state.

He charged officers to sustain the ongoing offensive against criminal elements and urged members of the public to support the Police.

“See something, say something. Report suspicions,” the CP said.