The Yobe State Police Command has nabbed eight suspects over an alledged drug-related offences and recovered several weapons in various parts of the state.

The arrest of suspects, followed a sustained aggressive crime prevention and control strategies through intensified patrols, raids on criminal hideouts and black spots, stop-and-search operations, and intelligence-led policing across the State.

Command”s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim disclosed that In addition to these efforts, the newly commissioned Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), barely two weeks after its inauguration, has commenced round-the-clock operations and recorded a significant breakthrough with the arrest of eight suspected drug peddlers and violent crime suspects.

He further revealed: “On 9th June, 2026, at about 1800hrs, operatives of the VCRU, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a coordinated raid at the notorious New Marte Ghetto in Damaturu.”

The coordinated operations, he said led to the arrest of. Usman Hassan, alias Bapani,20, found in possession of a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp and a large quantity of Yobe State University students’ script papers. Bukar Sale, alias Benzima,18,also found in possession of suspected Indian hemp, a sharp cutlass, and other suspected illicit substances.

The six other suspects included one Adamu,18, years) oHassan Abdullahi,20, Ibrahim Ibrahim, alias Bomboy,20, Usman Sale, alias Ado Gonja,21, Mohammed Salisu, alias RP Damboa, 25, and Bako Mohammed, alias Balande,18.

The SP added that all the suspects are residents of Pompomari Sabon Kwalta, Damaturu.

He stated that during the operation, exhibits recovered include suspected Indian hemp, other harmful substances, a sharp cutlass, a knife, and other items believed to be connected to criminal activities. Investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of the suspects’ involvement in criminal acts within the metropolis and to identify possible accomplices. The suspects will be prosecuted upon conclusion of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance stance against violent crimes, drug abuse, thuggery, hooliganism, and other forms of criminality.

The CP further warned youths against engaging in criminal activities, carrying dangerous weapons, and abusing illicit substances, emphasizing that such acts threaten public safety and undermine societal development. He urged parents, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support the Police and other security agencies in mentoring young people and reporting suspicious activities promptly.