Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Drug Dealer In Jigawa

The Nigerian Police, Jigawa State Command says it has arrested a 22-year-old suspected drug dealer in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest in a statement in Dutse on Saturday.

He said the suspect, a resident of Ringim town, was arrested on December 16 when the police raided a black spot in the area.

Found in his possession during the arrest are 91 tablets of Exol drugs, nine cards of Diazepam tablet, eight wraps of dried leaf suspected to be Indian hemp and three sticks of cigarette.

The Police spokesman added that 11 other suspects were arrested when the police raided criminals’ hideouts in Maigatari and Kiyawa local government area, between Dec. 10 and December 12.

According to NAN, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, empty sachets of Diazepam tablet, rubber solution, popularly known as ‘sholisho’, petrol and other substances were recovered during the raids.

The PPRO disclosed that though the drug dealer suspect has been charged to court, other suspects would be charged upon completion of investigation.