The Nigerian Army's 27 Task Force Brigade has arrested nine suspected drug dealers in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, as part of an operation to prevent terrorists from accessing illicit drugs. The arrests were made on September 19, 2026, by troops of the Brigade's Garrison. The suspects were subsequently handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yobe State on Tuesday, September 23, 2026. The operation reflects the Army's efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and cut off their supply of illicit substances.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Hassan Ibrahim, Ahmed Mohammed Shuwa, Adam Jibril Jakadi, Musa Aga, Mohammed Mohammed, Isa Adamu, Usman Salisu, Mohammed Abiso, and Buba Kambari. The Nigerian Army recovered various illicit substances from them, including cannabis sativa, tramadol, codeine, soak and die, master patch, and other drugs. The exhibits were handed over to the NDLEA for further examination and prosecution.
According to Major A. Balogun, who represented the Commander of the 27 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General M.S. Mukhtar, the operation aligns with the Chief of Army Staff's mandate to disrupt terrorist activities. The arrest is part of efforts to prevent criminal activities that could undermine security and create an enabling environment for terrorism and other forms of violent crime.
The handover of the suspects and exhibits to the NDLEA reflects the sustained collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the NDLEA. The Deputy Commander of Operations, NDLEA Yobe State Command, Garba Yakubu, received the suspects and exhibits. He stated that the agency would examine the exhibits and prosecute offenders in accordance with the law.
Garba Yakubu urged young people to take advantage of opportunities in agriculture and other productive ventures rather than engaging in drug abuse. He emphasized that drugs only destroy lives and encouraged youths to make positive choices. The NDLEA will investigate and prosecute the suspects in accordance with the law.
The Nigerian Army's operation in Yobe State is part of its efforts to enhance security and prevent terrorist activities. The arrest of the suspected drug dealers and the recovery of illicit substances demonstrate the Army's commitment to disrupting the supply of illicit substances to terrorists.
The collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the NDLEA is crucial in the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism. The handover of the suspects and exhibits to the NDLEA marks a significant step in the prosecution of offenders and the disruption of terrorist activities in the region.
Key points
- The Nigerian Army arrested nine suspected drug dealers and recovered various illicit substances in Yobe State.
- The suspects were handed over to the NDLEA for further examination and prosecution.
- The operation reflects the sustained collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the NDLEA in the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism.
