Police arrest 103 suspects, recover drugs, weapons
Police arrest 103 suspects, recover drugs, weapons 
in Borno
The Borno State Police Command has arrested 103 suspects and recovered illicit drugs and weapons in Maiduguri.
The suspects were arrested during a week-long township patrol and coordinated raid operations conducted between October 29 and November 2, 2026.
According to a statement on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, Nahum Kenneth Daso, the operations were carried out by the Rapid Response Squad – Social Vices Unit.
He said the operations were on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid.
The joint operations involved a team of police operatives and other relevant security agencies.
The operations focused on identified crime-prone areas, including Gwange, Santiago, Texaco, Ajari, Gadan Zare, Budum, Shehuri, and Bulabulin.
Other areas include Abbaganaram, Baga Road, Gidan Dambe, UNIMAID 202 Housing Estate, Mairi Kuwait, and Bakari.
The rest are Zanneri, Polo, Giwa Barrack Area, Kwanan Yobe, Jiddari, Kaleri, Damboa Road, Circular, and Moduganari.
The operations resulted in the arrest of the suspects for public nuisance, possession and sale of illicit drugs, and possession of dangerous weapons.
Recovered exhibits include 889 wraps of Indian hemp, 104 wraps of Erinmo, and 7 packs of Colorado.
Other exhibits include 2 quantities of methamphetamine (Ice), 8 bottles of Codeine syrup, 266 tablets of D5, and 13 tablets of Diazepam.
The police also recovered 11 tablets of Tramadol, 7 capsules of Tramadol, 300 capsules of Exole, and 12 tablets of Exole.
Other items include 4 ice bunkers, 1 bottle of Methylene Chloride, 4 sharp knives, 1 cutlass, and 1 axe.
The police recovered 11 rounds of live ammunition, 3 sets of Shisha pots, and 11 pieces of ice bulbs.
Mr. Daso said the suspects are undergoing preliminary screening and investigation.
Those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The police commissioner commended the operatives for their commitment and proactive approach to maintaining public safety.
He reaffirmed the command’s resolve to sustain intelligence-led operations and intensify the fight against illicit drugs.
The command called on the public to sustain their cooperation by providing credible and timely information on suspicious activities.
Signed:
Nahum Kenneth Daso, ANIPR, FCAI, FIPMD Police Public Relations Officer For: Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command November 3, 2026
