Troops Arrest Five Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recover Cannabis and Other Illicit Substances in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested five suspected drug peddlers and recovered a large quantity of suspected illicit substances during separate operations in Gwoza Local Government Area.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the first operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on July 2 by troops of 192 Battalion (Mechanised) at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Pulka.

During the operation, the troops arrested three suspected drug peddlers and recovered two sacks and 151 wraps of suspected cannabis, three bottles of a locally abused substance known as “Suck and Die,” one bottle of cough expectorant, three packs of tramadol, one pack of “Orisk,” 39 white tablets, two mobile phones, and the sum of ₦20,000 suspected to be proceeds of illicit drug sales.

In a related operation at about 9:45 p.m. on July 3, troops of 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison raided a suspected drug distribution point in Gwoza town, arresting two additional suspects.

Items recovered during the raid included 114 wraps of suspected cannabis, one bottle of syrup, one bottle of “Suck and Die,” one sack of “Captain Black,” one sack of cannabis seeds, 34 wraps of “Arizona,” 44 wraps of “Captain Black,” one MP3 player, one mobile phone, and the sum of ₦64,700.

The arrested suspects are currently in military custody and are expected to be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution.

Military sources said the operations form part of ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to disrupt the supply of illicit drugs, which are often linked to criminal and terrorist activities in the North-East.