Troops arrest two suspected illicit drug peddlers in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested two suspected illicit drug peddlers during a raid operation at Jengre in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Zagazola Makama reports that the operation was conducted at about 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, following intelligence on the activities of suspected drug dealers operating from a hideout in the area.
During the operation, the troops arrested two suspects identified as 35-year-old Manasseh Musa and 20-year-old Awwal Ado.
Items recovered from the suspects included quantities of substances suspected to be illicit drugs, two mobile phones and the sum of N62,500.
The suspects are currently in custody for further necessary action and investigation.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces under OPEP to disrupt criminal activities and deny criminal elements safe havens across Plateau State.
