From Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu BAUCHI
A major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drugs has strengthened community safety efforts in Ningi Local Government Area as the Bauchi State Police Command intercepted a large consignment of hard drugs allegedly meant for distribution across several markets.
The operation, triggered by timely intelligence from a vigilant resident, led officers of the Ningi Divisional Police Headquarters to uncover a suspected drug supply network believed to originate from Onitsha, Anambra State. The suspect, identified as Mr. Ogbu Simon, was allegedly using his shop in Ningi town as a distribution point.
Following the tip-off on 26 November 2025, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Surajo Ibrahim Birnin Kudu, deployed detectives who raided the premises, seizing four sacks loaded with suspected Tramadol and Diazepam popular street drugs linked to rising cases of addiction among youths.
Recognizing the scale of the operation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Omolori Aliyu, ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, while also dispatching the Operation Restore Peace unit to track down the suspect.
The ORP team, headed by CSP Abdulrazak Fada, later arrested Mr. Simon, who reportedly admitted to distributing narcotics within and outside Ningi. The haul recovered from his operation included 17,500 sachets of Tramadol and 487 packs of Diazepam, with an estimated street value of over ₦12 million.
Police authorities say the interception marks a major blow to drug circulation networks in the area and reinforces ongoing efforts to curb substance abuse—a challenge community leaders link to rising insecurity and social problems.
CP Aliyu reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling drug networks and safeguarding communities, urging residents to continue partnering with security agencies. The suspect and the exhibits will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further action.
Police spokesperson CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil praised the public for providing actionable intelligence, saying community vigilance remains a critical tool in the fight against crime.
