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The Bauchi State Police Command has busted a drug syndicate, arrested a convicted dealer, Samuel Ogochukwu, and rescued a 14-year-old courier, the fourth of such operation in ten days.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Nafiu Habib disclosed this in a Tuesday statement.
He said the command’s Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) made the latest arrest, which was described as a testament to sustained operational effectiveness.
The police spokesman added that the unit has also secured conviction of all suspects arrested in previous operations.
Habib disclosed that VCRU operatives led by the Officer-in-Charge, while on routine patrol on at about 11:00 am October 26, intercepted 14-year-old Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi on his way to deliver a pinch of whitish substance suspected to be Ice, Methamphetamine, to a customer.
Upon interrogation, the minor allegedly confessed he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22, a convicted drug dealer.
Habib said detectives immediately traced and arrested Ogochukwu at his location.
A search conducted at his shop and residence led to recovery of 3.5 grams of substance suspected to be Ice (Methamphetamine); 17 sachets of 100mg Tramadol capsules; five sachets of 300mg Pregabalin capsules; seven sachets of Diazepam; 12 pieces of Exol tablets; two wraps of substance known as “Yellow Boys”; and, one sachet of “Shine Shine Leather”.
The police spokesman further said that during investigation, the principal suspect disclosed that he receives his illicit supplies via waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.
The police said the 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the VCRU for its consistency and result-oriented policing, noting that four major drug busts and convictions in ten days is a strong warning to criminal elements.
He assured the public that the command would sustain the tempo against drug trafficking and all forms of criminality in the state.
