The Kano state police command have arrested drug traffickers who were
apprehended while transporting banned substances such as Indian hemp,
cocaine, in the state. Parading the arrested criminals before the press
today, the state police spokesperson, ASP Magaji Musa, said one of the
drug trafficking suspect identified as Deman Ugochukwu, from Delta
State, was recently arrested with a 16 inch Tyre filled with Indian
hemp.
Another drug trafficker identified as Chidozie Igegbuna from Anambra
State, was arrested for the possession of a substance believed to be
cocaine.
A 4-man gang, Rabiu Mohd, Abba Mustafa, Yusuf Jada, and Aminu Ibrahim,
were arrested for selling counterfeit drugs to women and youths in the
state. They were arrested on October 21st.
32 cartons of different types of intoxicating drugs, 43 packs of
penterzocine injections used as an intoxicant, 27 packets of dizapem,
500 of Extol tablets, and 500 tramadol tablets were found in their
possession and was immediately confiscated and destroyed.
The police spokesperson said all of the suspects will appear in court
soon.
