The Yobe State Police Command has arrested nine suspects in separate operations targeting drug trafficking, substance abuse, and youth hooliganism across the state.
The arrests were confirmed on Saturday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement released to journalists in Damaturu.
Operatives from B Division raided Pompomari Kan Tudu at about 5:40 p.m. on May 29, 2026, where two suspected drug dealers, Jibrin Mohammed, 30, and Kasim Kyari, 22, were apprehended. Both suspects are residents of Pompomari.
During the raid, police recovered 26 sachets of Tramadol, 23 sachets of Diazepam, two wraps of Arizona cannabis, 34 wraps of local cannabis, and four stones of crystal methamphetamine.
Officers also seized an 11-inch dagger, a pair of scissors, and N91,950 in cash. The suspects and exhibits remain in custody as investigations continue ahead of prosecution.
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In a separate incident, the Divisional Police Headquarters in Fika responded to a distress call after youths invaded Ngalda Market, causing intimidation, public disturbance, and robbery. Patrol teams arrested seven suspects at the scene.
Preliminary findings showed the suspects pursued teenage girls without provocation, triggering panic among traders and residents. Some goods were looted and vandalised with sticks and cutlasses.
The command said investigations are ongoing to identify the masterminds and arrest other fleeing accomplices.
The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, restated the command’s zero tolerance for youth hooliganism, drug trafficking, substance abuse, and all forms of criminality.
He directed officers to remain dedicated, professional, and steadfast in ensuring peace and public safety across Yobe State.
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