22-Year-Old Arrested By Police For Drug Business In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 22-year-old Awalu Muhammad suspected to be notorious in the drug business in Auyo Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday said they acted on intelligence hint for the successful arrest.

He explained that 265 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, 89 pieces of Diazepam (D5), 62 pieces BZ drugs, 12 pieces of rolling paper and a pair of scissors, were recovered from him as exhibits.

“On July 18, at about 8:30 p.m., Police from Auyo Division led by Insp. Rayyanu Ashahabu, while acting on intelligence, intercepted one notorious drug dealer in Auyo town.

“The suspect was successfully arrested on his way to a criminal hideout/black spot.

“During the course of the investigation, the suspect made a confessional statement that he obtained same from his supplier from Adaha village Auyo LGA, now at large,” he said.

The PPRO added that efforts are being made to arrest the suspected supplier and his other accomplices in the area.