Categories: Crimes

Troops arrest 2 fake policemen with cannabis in Taraba

The troops of 6 Brigade, in collaboration with the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested two fake police officers with cannabis consignments in two vehicles in Taraba State.

The Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations 6 Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad, disclosed this via a statement issued on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Muhammad said the arrest was made in Wukari, Taraba State.

Muhammad stated: “Acting on credible intelligence, troops alongside NDLEA personnel intercepted and apprehended two fake policemen at Takum Junction in Wukari Local Government Area.

“The suspects, who were dressed in mobile police uniforms, were found with two Toyota Hilux vehicles loaded with substances suspected to be cannabis.

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“Preliminary investigation revealed that none of the occupants are serving policemen.

“The cannabis-laden vehicles were traced to have been loaded from Akure, Ondo State, and were heading towards Adamawa State before interception.”

He noted that the occupants of the second Hilux abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on sighting the troops.

“A total of 1,134 blocks of cannabis were recovered from the two vehicles. Both the suspects and the recovered exhibits have been handed over to the NDLEA office in Wukari for further investigation and prosecution,” Muhammad added.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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