The Jigawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected drug traffickers following a statewide operation that yielded nearly 24,000 illicit substances.
According to a Tuesday statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Shiisu Lawan, the suspects were apprehended during coordinated intelligence-led raids on October 18 in Garki, Fagam, and Maigatari local government areas.
The sting operation, Lawan said, targeted key figures long identified in the distribution network of hard drugs across the state.
He disclosed that two of the suspects were from Kano State and Niger Republic, stressing that the arrests marked a significant milestone in the command’s ongoing war against drug abuse and trafficking.
“This seizure represents one of our biggest anti-drug breakthroughs in recent times. It shows our unwavering resolve to keep dangerous substances off our streets and protect young people from addiction,” Lawan stated.
The operation led to the confiscation of 23,944 illicit drugs, a haul the police described as one of the largest ever recorded in Jigawa.
Lawan noted that the suspects would be prosecuted after investigations are concluded.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining safety through intelligence-driven policing.
“The Jigawa Police Command remains fully committed to safeguarding our communities. Our focus is to prevent crimes before they happen, and that includes tackling the root cause, drug trafficking,” he added.
This latest operation comes just days after a similar crackdown in which the command arrested over 100 suspects nationwide.
During that earlier raid, police recovered more than 5,000 doses of illicit drugs, including cannabis and other intoxicants.
Police spokesperson SP Shi’isu Adam, while briefing journalists in Dutse, said the command had intensified surveillance in all 27 local government areas.
“Our officers combed every corner of the state to ensure that those fueling the drug trade are brought to justice. We are determined to make Jigawa an unsafe haven for drug dealers,” he said.
The police have urged residents to provide credible information that could help dismantle drug networks operating within their communities.