Suspected Drug Supplier to Bandits Arrested in Katsina

Authorities in Katsina State, Nigeria, have arrested a man identified as a suspected drug supplier to armed bandits operating in the Funtua Local Government Area. The Katsina Police Command confirmed the apprehension of the suspect, popularly known as 'Dunbuje,' following a tip-off.

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The suspect specialized in supplying the drugs to suspected armed bandits and other criminal elements operating in Funtua and neighbouring communities, thereby aiding their criminal activities.

According to DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Police Public Relations Officer, operatives from the Funtua Central Police Station arrested the suspect on July 15. A subsequent search of the suspect yielded 500 tablets of the illicit drug D5. Preliminary investigations suggest that 'Dunbuje' specialized in supplying these drugs to armed bandits and other criminal elements active in Funtua and surrounding communities, thereby facilitating their illegal activities.

The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue to map out his distribution network and identify his source of supply. The police aim to apprehend any accomplices involved in the operation. The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Mr. Ali Umar-Fage, commended the officers for their swift and professional response.

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The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ali Umar-Fage, commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift response.

Commissioner Umar-Fage reiterated the command's dedication to dismantling criminal networks by disrupting their supply chains, particularly those involving drugs. He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information to aid in the ongoing fight against crime across the state.

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Umar-Fage reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks by disrupting their logistics and drug supply chains.