Jigawa Police Smash Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 153 Suspects Recover 13,078 Illicit Drugs,Cash

In a sustained effort to rid Jigawa State of crime and criminality, operatives of the Jigawa State Police Command have successfully carried out coordinated raids on criminals’ hideouts, black spots, and drug joints across the forty-two (42) Divisions in the State.

During the operations, a total of one hundred and fifty-three (153) suspects were arrested for various offences ranging from drug peddling, possession of illicit substances, and other related crimes in a Press Statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Command Shi’isu Lawan Adam.

So many exhibits were recovered from the suspects include:

✓ Exol tablets= 3,139
✓ D5 tablets= 2,977
✓ Tramadol capsules= 1,774
✓ Cannabis (dry leaves)= 3 blocks, 943 wraps
✓Diazepam= 98
✓Rubber solution= 176
✓“Suck and die” substances= 46
✓ Syrup= 500 bottles
✓ Pregabalin= 5
✓ Pentazocine= 37
✓ Vegakris= 22
✓ Snuff= 30
✓ Cash amounting to ₦228,570
✓ One boxer motorcycle.

The suspects were charged to court after a discreet investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Dahiru Muhammad, commended the operatives for their gallant efforts and reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating crime in all its forms. He further appealed to members of the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information that will aid in the ongoing fight against the drug menace across the state.

The Command assures the good people of Jigawa State of its determination to provide a safe and secure environment for all, warning criminal elements to either repent or face the law.

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