Suspected Drugs Supplier to Bandits Arrested in Katsina

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The Katsina Police Command has arrested a suspected drug peddler allegedly supplying illicit drugs to armed bandits in Funtua Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Katsina.

DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu is the Police Public Relations Officer for Katsina Police Command. He works directly with the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ali Umar-Fage, who was appointed in January 2026. Mr. Ali Umar-Fage has been praised for his efforts in boosting security in the state.

According to DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the suspected drug peddler, popularly known as “Dunbuje”, was arrested on July 15, at about 5 p.m., by operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Funtua. The operatives trailed the suspect before apprehending him, and an immediate search led to the recovery of 500 tablets of the illicit drug, D5.

D5 is a common term for a specific type of illicit drug often linked to criminal activities. Its recovery suggests that the suspect may have been involved in larger criminal networks. Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect specialised in supplying the drugs to suspected armed bandits and other criminal elements operating in Funtua and neighbouring communities, thereby aiding their criminal activities.

The suspect is in police custody while investigations continue to unravel his distribution network, identify his source of supply, and arrest other accomplices. DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu noted that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Ali Umar-Fage, commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift response.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ali Umar-Fage, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks by disrupting their logistics and drug supply chains. He further urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to assist security agencies in tackling crime across the state.

And this is not the first time the police have made such a significant arrest. In 2025, the Katsina Police Command arrested a group of armed bandits involved in a string of robberies and killings in the state. The arrest led to the recovery of several arms and ammunition.

The Katsina Police Command has been active in the region, conducting raids and making arrests to curb criminal activities. Their efforts have been boosted by cooperation with local residents, who have provided valuable information to aid the police in their operations.

As investigations into the suspect's activities continue, it remains to be seen how far-reaching the consequences will be. Police say they will track down anyone involved in the distribution and sale of illicit drugs, regardless of their position or influence.

We commend the operatives for their professionalism and swift response. This is a major breakthrough in our efforts to disrupt criminal networks in the state.

The police have been working closely with local communities to identify and arrest those involved in the distribution of illicit drugs. They believe that eradicating the supply chain will help to reduce criminal activities in the area.

The Katsina Police Command has been working under a new strategy to combat crime in the state. The strategy includes increasing patrols, improving intelligence gathering, and engaging with local communities to prevent crime.

In recent years, there has been a significant rise in criminal activities in the northwest region. Armed bandits have been involved in robberies, kidnappings, and killings, making it a major concern for the government.

The police have been working tirelessly to maintain security in the region. However, the cooperation of local residents is crucial in preventing and curbing criminal activities.

Police say they have been working to identify and arrest those involved in the production and distribution of illicit drugs. They believe that this will help to reduce the influence of criminal networks in the region.

The police have been conducting raids and making arrests across the state to eradicate the supply chain of illicit drugs. They believe that this will help to reduce criminal activities in the area.

In the light of this recent breakthrough, it is evident that the police are committed to maintaining security in the region. The people of Katsina can rest assured that the police are doing their best to protect them.