Army, NDLEA Nab Three Suspected Drug Suppliers Linked to Terrorists in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested three suspected drug suppliers allegedly linked to terrorist groups and other criminal elements in Katsina State.
The suspects were apprehended during a joint intelligence-led operation conducted at about 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday by troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi deployed at Kafur, alongside operatives of the NDLEA Area Command, Malumfashi.
Security sources disclosed that the operation targeted suspected drug distribution points in Kagara village, Kafur Local Government Area, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal supply networks operating in the area.
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The arrested suspects were identified as Mohammed Lawan, 34; Muhawiya Haruna, 40; and Junadata Usman, 40.
Recovered exhibits included substances suspected to be cannabis sativa, tramadol capsules, pregabalin, diazepam, Extol-5 tablets, rubber solution, and a substance identified as “Suck and Die” spirit.
According to security sources, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were allegedly supplying hard drugs and other intoxicating substances to terrorists and criminal gangs operating in Kafur and adjoining communities.
The suspects and the recovered exhibits have since been handed over to the NDLEA Area Command in Malumfashi for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The operation forms part of sustained efforts by the Nigerian Army and the NDLEA to disrupt the logistics, financing and supply chains that sustain terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes across Katsina State.
By PRNigeria
