The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Samuel Ogochukwu from Imo State, for allegedly using a nine-year-old boy to transport illicit drugs in an attempt to evade security operatives.
The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.
According to the police, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of 17 sachets of Tramadol, five sachets of a substance identified as D5, and five sachets of another unidentified drug.
The police said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly admitted to trafficking the substances and involving the nine-year-old child in transporting them to avoid detection by security personnel.
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The suspect reportedly told investigators that he resorted to the illegal activity to raise money to cater for his ailing mother.
The command confirmed that Ogochukwu remains in police custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the alleged drug trafficking and the involvement of the minor.
The incident has raised concerns about the exploitation of children in criminal activities, particularly the use of minors to evade law enforcement.
The police have yet to announce further details regarding possible charges against the suspect.
Asenexpress will continue to follow developments in the case as more information becomes available.
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