By Gabriel Ameh
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered various illicit substances during an intelligence-led operation in Bauchi metropolis.
The suspects, identified as 38-year-old Yunusa Iliya of Yalwan Kagadama and 20-year-old Emmanuel Linus of Yalwan Tsakani, were arrested by operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) in the Ambassador Area of Yelwa.
The police said the arrests followed credible intelligence about suspected drug trafficking activities in the area.
According to the Command, the suspects were apprehended while allegedly selling illicit substances to customers.
Items recovered from Iliya included 11 sachets and 46 pieces of Tramadol, 10 pieces of Kolos, 61 white tablets and 41 Yellow Boys.
Similarly, operatives recovered five Tramadol capsules (100mg), 230 Exol tablets and 11 Yellow Boys from Linus.
Other substances mentioned in connection with the operation include Colorado and Indian hemp.
Six suspected dealers arrested in 20 days
The Police Command disclosed that the latest arrests bring to six the number of suspected drug dealers apprehended by the VCRU in five separate operations within the last 20 days.
Investigations are ongoing, while the suspects are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of the process.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their professionalism and prompt response to intelligence.
He warned individuals involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities to desist from such acts, stressing that the Command would sustain efforts to tackle illegal drug distribution across the state.
Aliyu also called on residents to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies, noting that public cooperation remains essential to effective crime prevention and control.
Source: Bauchi State Police Command.
