The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected cross-border drug trafficker, recovering 11 cartons of illicit drugs along the Nigeria–Niger Republic border.
The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Ibrahim Sa’adu from Kadangwaris village, was intercepted on September 16 at about 9:00 a.m. during a stop-and-search operation at the Kwangolom checkpoint in Daura.
He was reportedly driving a blue Toyota Carina, with registration number DRA 31 AA, and attempting to cross illegally into Niger Republic when the drugs were discovered.
Advertisement
Police sources confirmed that the suspect and the recovered exhibits have been transferred to Mai-Adua Division for further investigation.
Latest posts by LUKMAN ABDULMALIK (see all)
- 2027: My projects will secure re-election — Alia - September 14, 2026
- Outrage grows as South Africa keeps silent over killings of two Nigerians - September 14, 2026
- North will reclaim presidency after Tinubu’s second term — Zulum - September 13, 2026
Advertisement
