The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Zamfara State has arrested four suspects and intercepted illicit drugs worth approximately ₦10.8 million, allegedly being transported to bandits operating in the state.
The seized substances included Indian hemp valued at about ₦10 million and Tramadol estimated at ₦800,000.
The CJTF spokesperson, Murtala Garba, disclosed this during a Hausa-language interview featured in a video shared online by conflict reporter Bakatsine.
Garba explained that the drugs were being transported from Gusau towards Magami and Dansadau, where they were allegedly intended for delivery to armed groups.
According to him, the suspect caught conveying the substances was wearing military camouflage trousers, while the drugs were concealed on his body in several bundles.
He said the arrest was made during a routine patrol operation when CJTF operatives stopped and searched vehicles travelling along the route.
Garba added that the seized substances had been handed over to the relevant authorities and were currently in the custody of the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police.
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The spokesperson further revealed that the task force intercepted 12 jerrycans of petrol allegedly being transported to bandits the previous week.
He also disclosed that a recent operation in parts of Gusau resulted in the recovery of about 11 bags of substances suspected to be illicit drugs and the arrest of a suspected drug dealer.
Beyond drug interceptions, Garba said the CJTF had recovered eight motorcycles suspected to have been stolen and was working to reunite them with their rightful owners after verification.
He maintained that the organisation was intensifying intelligence gathering and patrol operations across communities, major roads and forest routes to prevent bandits from accessing supplies and attacking farming communities.
Garba, however, appealed to Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, to provide additional support and encouragement to enable the task force to sustain its operations.
He also urged residents to cooperate with security operatives by reporting suspicious activities, assuring that the CJTF would not tolerate bribery, corruption or impersonation by individuals falsely claiming membership of the organisation.
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