Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Courier in Sokoto, Hand Over Suspect to Police
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted and arrested a suspected drug courier in Gwadabawa town, Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, a driver, was apprehended at about noon on Nov. 4, 2026, by troops of 248 Reconnaissance Battalion during an interception operation in the town.
The suspect was reportedly found in possession of substances suspected to be hard drugs.
Following the arrest, the suspect and the recovered items were handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Gwadabawa, for further investigation and necessary action.
The arrest forms part of ongoing military efforts to disrupt criminal activities and prevent the movement of illicit substances through communities in the North-West.
The military has continued to collaborate with other security agencies to tackle criminal networks and strengthen security across the region.
