Police in Bauchi State have rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly used to deliver illicit drugs and arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer accused of sending him. The Bauchi State Police Command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the boy at about 11 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, during a routine patrol. He was allegedly on his way to deliver a pinch of a granular whitish substance, suspected to be methamphetamine, to a customer.
According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the boy told police during interrogation that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery. Detectives then traced and arrested Ogochukwu at his location. The police did not disclose when or for what Ogochukwu was previously convicted.
A search of Ogochukwu's shop and residence led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of suspected methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam. Police said Ogochukwu disclosed during the investigation that he received his supplies through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.
The statement said the boy has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling. Ogochukwu will be charged to court after the investigation is completed. The police assured that they would ensure the boy's safety and well-being.
The arrest is the fourth drug-related operation by the command's Violent Crimes Response Unit in ten days, according to the statement. Police said all suspects arrested in the three earlier operations have been convicted. This indicates a significant effort by the police to curb drug trafficking in the state.
The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, assured residents that the command would keep up pressure on drug trafficking and other crimes and urged them to support its efforts. He emphasized the importance of community collaboration in achieving this goal.
Earlier this month, police in Bauchi arrested a woman with suspected cannabis and methamphetamine in the Bayan Gari area of the state capital. The police have been active in making arrests and seizures related to drug trafficking, demonstrating their commitment to addressing the issue.
Key points
- The Bauchi State Police Command arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy used to deliver illicit drugs.
- The police recovered 3.5 grammes of suspected methamphetamine and various other substances from the dealer's shop and residence.
- This is the fourth drug-related operation by the command's Violent Crimes Response Unit in ten days.
