Operatives of the Kogi State Police Command have arrested a 52-year-old man, Chris Amos, for allegedly transporting 339 wraps of substances suspected to be cannabis in Kabba, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area.
The State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Lokoja on Tuesday.
According to him, the arrest was carried out on May 9, 2026, at about 2:00 p.m. following intelligence-led policing and routine stop-and-search operations by officers attached to the Kabba Area Command.
Kankarofi explained that the suspect was intercepted while driving a Honda Pilot Jeep with registration number LSD 456 GE. Another individual, identified as Bilat Joseph, was also in the vehicle at the time of the arrest.
“A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 339 wraps of substances reasonably suspected to be Indian hemp concealed inside,” the police commissioner stated.
Related News:
Army Rescues Nine Abducted Orphanage Victims In Kogi
Six Kogi Varsity Students Arrested Over Alleged Assault, Cyberstalking
Army Neutralises Suspected Terrorist, Recovers Weapons in Kogi Operation
Tragedy at Kogi Polytechnic: Lecturer Collapses, Dies in Class
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly collected the consignment from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on the instruction of a yet-to-be-identified individual known only as “Alhaji.” The substances were reportedly being transported to Yola, Adamawa State.
The suspects are currently in police custody, while the recovered exhibits have been secured pending the conclusion of investigations.
Kankarofi added that efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the criminal network and ensure all those involved are brought to justice.
He emphasized that drug trafficking remains a major contributor to violent crimes and assured residents of the command’s commitment to sustaining operations aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates across the state.
The commissioner also commended members of the public for providing credible information that has supported ongoing security efforts.
About the Author
