Police arrest 23-year-old suspected drug dealer in Bauchi
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- Bauchi State Police Command arrested a 23-year-old suspected drug dealer, Aliyu Suleman.
- The arrest resulted in the recovery of 64 bottles of Methylene Chloride and 17 pieces of rubber solution.
- The police commissioner urged increased surveillance and public cooperation to combat drug abuse and distribution networks.
Bauchi State Police have arrested a 23-year-old man identified as Aliyu Suleman in connection with drug dealing. The arrest, part of the command’s ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse, led to the seizure of illicit substances.
The suspect was intercepted during a routine intelligence-led operation. Upon search, the following exhibits were promptly recovered from the suspect: 64 bottles containing Methylene Chloride, locally referred to as ‘Suck and Die’, and 17 pieces of Rubber Solutions.
Operatives from the Vehicle Crime Response Unit apprehended Suleman during an intelligence-led operation in Bayan Gari, Bauchi metropolis, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. A search of the suspect yielded 64 bottles of Methylene Chloride, locally known as 'Suck and Die,' and 17 pieces of Rubber Solutions.
The recovered substances have been registered as exhibits, and Suleman is currently in custody assisting investigators. The Bauchi State Police Command stated that he will be charged in court upon the completion of the investigation.
He will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu reiterated the command's commitment to tackling the distribution and abuse of harmful substances. He directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify surveillance and operations against drug networks. The command also appealed to parents, guardians, and community stakeholders for vigilance and to provide timely information, emphasizing that combating drug abuse requires a collective effort.
The fight against drugs and substance abuse requires a collective approach.
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