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The Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects over the unlawful possession of 7,871 pieces of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) meant for malnourished children in the state.
Police spokesperson ASP Nahum Daso, in a statement, said the arrests were made in separate operations by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Anti-Social Vices Unit.
The statement reads: “The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, has recorded another success in its sustained fight against crimes and social vices.
“Through the Command’s RRS – ANTI SOCIAL VICES UNIT five suspects were arrested for unlawful possession of 7,871 pieces of ready-to-use therapeutic food (Tamuwa), which is meant for the treatment of malnourished children.”
Giving details, Daso said two suspects were arrested on April 12, 2025, when a Sharon Galaxy vehicle was intercepted at Njimtilo, Maiduguri, with 3,314 pieces of Tamuwa.
“Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident,” he stated.
He added that “Similarly, on 9th June, 2025, at about 2130hrs, another successful operation was carried out at Legacy Estate, Maiduguri. A Volkswagen Golf car intercepted loaded with 4,557 pieces of Tamuwa. Three suspects were apprehended.”
The police said the suspects had been charged to court while the seized food supplements were handed over to the Borno State Government through the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Baba Mallam Gana, for proper distribution.
Daso reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, and to ensuring humanitarian aid reaches the vulnerable population it is intended for.
“We call on members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the Police,” he said.