Bauchi police nab drug dealer, robbery suspect, recover Over ₦13m in goods

The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended two suspects involved in separate criminal activities, including drug dealing and robbery, following a series of targeted operations.

One of the suspects, identified as Kabiru Adamu, was arrested for drug trafficking during a raid conducted by the Rapid Response Squad. The operation, led by CSP Suleiman M. Tambuwal, took place on November 22, 2024, at Tudun Wadan Dan Iya (Bayani Gari) in Bauchi.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed details of the arrest in a statement on Tuesday. Wakil stated, “Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad arrested a suspected dealer of methylene chloride (A50), popularly known as ‘Suck and Die,’ and Diamond Rubber Solution.”

The raid led to the recovery of the following items: 264 pieces of OSHN Diamond Rubber Solution, 19 30ml bottles of methylene chloride (“Suck and Die”) and 363 empty bottles.

During interrogation, Adamu confessed to working under a superior who supplied the items and paid him for sales. Wakil added, “Each bottle of ‘Suck and Die’ costs ₦300, while each piece of Diamond Rubber Solution is sold for ₦250.”

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In a separate operation, the police arrested a suspect, Ukasha Adamu, aged 23, for a series of crimes including criminal conspiracy, trespassing, and theft.

The arrest followed an in-depth investigation by the State Intelligence Department (SID), which uncovered the suspect’s method of surveilling and fabricating keys to access targeted stores across Bauchi.

Ahmed Wakil explained, “The suspect and his accomplices systematically inspected keyholes of various stores in Bauchi metropolis, replicated keys, and stole valuable properties.”

The operation also led to the recovery of stolen goods worth approximately ₦13,254,000, including 150 bags of 25kg parboiled rice valued at ₦6,000,000, 43 cartons of I.R.S. spaghetti worth ₦774,000, 20 cartons of Emperor vegetable oil valued at ₦1,440,000 and 42 cartons of liquid fertilizer worth ₦5,040,000.

Wakil emphasized, “This modus operandi underscores the vulnerabilities businesses face, highlighting the importance of robust security measures to safeguard public safety and economic stability.”

The Bauchi State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling criminal activities and urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Investigations are ongoing to track down other accomplices linked to these crimes.

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