Jigawa State Police Command has arrested at least 20 suspects and recovered 24,000 pieces of illicit drugs in a series of intelligence-led operations across the state.
The development was disclosed in a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, on Friday in Dutse, the state capital.
Adam said the successes were achieved through credible intelligence, routine patrols, and timely tips from vigilant residents.
He explained that on Thursday, at about 8:10pm, operatives acting on reliable information arrested one Tukur Abdulmumin, 33, of Hotoro Quarters, Kano State, at Danladi village in Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area.
Abdulmumin was found in possession of 24,000 Exol tablets valued at about ₦1.2 million, Adam added. Another suspect, Adamu Babangida, 42, of the same address, was also arrested during preliminary investigations.
Both suspects were intercepted while allegedly transporting the drugs from Kano State on a motorcycle, with the intention of distribution. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse, for further investigation and prosecution.
In another operation, Adam said operatives from ‘B’ Division, Hadejia, arrested Usman Isah, 25, of Musari village, Guri LGA, on January 12 following a tip-off.
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The suspect was intercepted with a red Kasea motorcycle suspected to have been stolen. Investigations revealed the motorcycle was taken on January 9, 2026, in Hadejia town, and Isah was also linked to another theft on January 4, 2026. The rightful owner has been identified in Kasuwar Kuda Quarters, Hadejia.
Adam further disclosed that on January 11, a patrol team from Guri Division intercepted a dark blue Golf 3 Wagon with Imo State registration number, carrying five occupants and two cows suspected to have been stolen.
The suspects—Abdu Dindo, Yakubu Janare, Isah Yahaya, Abdullahi Hassan, and Muhd Dori, all from Jakusko LGA, Yobe State—have been transferred to SCID, Dutse, for discreet investigation.
On the same day, a resident of Kano State, Mujahid Rashid, reported at Yalwawa Division that he was robbed by a tricycle driver and two passengers after returning from Bauchi State.
He was dispossessed of two laptops, two cameras, a mobile phone, and clothes. Police action led to the arrest of a suspect connected to the robbery, while efforts continue to apprehend accomplices and recover the stolen items.
Similarly, operatives of Yalwawa Division recovered a black Hungkee Discovery motorcycle hidden inside an uncompleted building at Mechanic Village, Dutse, following actionable intelligence. Investigations are ongoing to identify the owner and arrest those responsible.
In coordinated operations across Maigatari, Gagarawa, Shuwarin, and Kafin Hausa divisions, seven suspects were arrested in connection with livestock theft, including cows, horses, donkeys, sheep, and goats.
The suspects—identified as Ibrahim Umar, Abubakar Ibrahim, Muhammad Hassan, Babangida Suleiman, Ado Abubakar, Mustapha Umar, and Mas’ud Lawan—are being investigated while efforts continue to apprehend fleeing accomplices and reunite recovered animals with their owners.
On January 10, operatives from Shuwarin Division arrested Muktar Sallau, 22, and Aliyu Muhammad, 27, for criminal conspiracy and theft. The suspects allegedly stole a Huawei handset and ₦50,000 cash, which were recovered through a search warrant. The case has been charged to court.
SP Adam commended residents, traditional leaders, and vigilante groups for their cooperation, urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
He said, “Through trust, cooperation, and shared responsibility, the Jigawa State Police Command will continue to ensure the safety and security of lives and property across the state.”
Meanwhile, on Monday, Kano State Police Command announced the arrest of a notorious drug dealer and five suspected thugs at Jaoji Quarters in Kano metropolis.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna, said, “The Kano State Police Command has made another significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and related crimes. In an operation by officers of Jaoji Police Division, a suspected drug dealer, Hafizu Ali, 25, of Jaoji Quarters, and five suspected thugs were arrested. Various illicit substances and dangerous weapons were recovered.”
