By Francesca Hangeior

The Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of one Kabiru Adamu for drug dealing.

A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, on Tuesday said, “On 22/11/2024, operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, led by the Commander, CSP Suleiman M. Tambuwal, arrested a suspected dealer of methylene chloride (A50), popularly known as “Suck and Die,” and Diamond Rubber Solution at Tudun Wadan Dan Iya (Bayani Gari), Bauchi.

“The raid resulted in the arrest of Kabiru Adamu ‘m’ Igbo Quarters and the recovery of the following items: 264 pieces of OSHN Diamond Rubber Solution, 19 30ml bottles of suspected methylene chloride (‘Suck and Die’), and 363 empty bottles.”

Wakil noted that during interrogation, the suspect confessed that he received the items from his boss and was paid after selling them.

He further confessed that “each bottle of ‘Suck and Die’ costs N300, while each piece of Diamond Rubber Solution is sold for N250.”

In a related development, the PPRO disclosed the arrest of a suspect involved in a string of crimes, including criminal conspiracy, trespassing, fabrication of keys, instrument of store breaking, and theft.

He stated, “The suspect, Ukasha Adamu, a 23-year-old male residing around Ajiya Adamu Road, Bauchi metropolis, was arrested on November 11, 2024.

“Adamu’s arrest is the result of a meticulous investigation conducted by the State Intelligence Department (SID), which uncovered a complex web of criminal activities.”

The statement maintained that the investigation revealed that, “The suspect and his accomplices had been systematically surveilling various stores in Bauchi metropolitan, inspecting keyholes, and replicating keys to access stores and steal valuable properties.

“This modus of operandi has significant implications for public safety and economic growth, as it highlights the vulnerability of businesses and individuals to targeted theft.”

Wakil disclosed items recovered to include 150 bags of 25kg parboiled rice, valued at N6,000,000, 43 cartons of I.R.S. spaghetti, valued at N774,000, 20cartons of Emperor vegetable oil, valued at N1,440,000, and 42 cartons of liquid fertilizer for product, valued at N5,040,000.

“The total value of the recovered goods is approximately N13, 254,000.”

By Francesca Hangeior

Libyan authorities have arrested four Nigerians in Sabha and Bani Walid on charges related to drug trafficking and testing positive for infectious diseases.

The arrests were disclosed on Monday by Migrant Rescue Watch, an advocacy group, via a post on X (formerly Twitter).

In Sabha, the Criminal Investigation Department conducted a raid on the premises of two Nigerian suspects and seized 1,200 hallucinogenic pills alongside other illicit substances.

Both suspects were handed over to the Sabha Security Directorate for further investigation.

In a statement, Migrant Rescue Watch confirmed: “CID in Sabha carried out a raid on a reported location and arrested two Nigerian drug traffickers. During a search of the premises, police found 1,200 hallucinogenic pills and other illicit drugs. Both individuals were transferred to the Sabha Security Directorate.

In a separate incident, two Nigerians, a male and a female, were detained in Bani Walid during a routine health screening after testing positive for infectious diseases.

The Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration in Bani Walid transferred the suspects to Tripoli, Libya’s capital, for further processing and eventual repatriation to Nigeria.

Migrant Rescue Watch’s statement read, “DCIM Bureau in Bani Walid transferred two Nigerian #migrants (female and male) who tested positive for infectious diseases to Tripoli for repatriation.”

Bani Walid, located south of Tripoli, is known as a transit hub for migrants attempting to cross into Europe. The Libyan authorities continue to crack down on illegal activities and enforce public health measures within the region.

By Francesca Hangeior

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a vigilante operative while fleeing with a gun.

In a statement on Tuesday, the state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said one pump action gun wrapped in a bag of rice was recovered from the suspect at Nkwelle-Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ikenga added that police operatives attached to 3-3 Police Divisional headquarters led by CSP Emeka Obi, acting on credible information, arrested the suspect on Friday.

He said, “Police operatives attached to 3 Police Divisional headquarters led by CSP Emeka Obi acting on credible information on 22/11/2024 by 6:38pm arrested one Enediong Bassey ‘M’ 25yrs, a native of Ikono LGA of Akwa Ibom State, and recovered one Pump action gun wrapped in a bag of rice at Nkwelle-Ezunaka.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of a security outfit/vigilante and was about to escape with the gun to join his criminal gang for armed robbery and other unpatriotic activities.

“Given the above and following other complaints and unprofessional conduct by some security outfits and vigilante members, the Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, in line with the principles of community policing, reiterates the calls for profiling of security operatives assisting the Police and other security agencies on anti-crime operations to improve safety in the state.”

He stated that the CP also directed the suspect’s immediate transfer to the command’s anti-robbery squad for comprehensive investigations.