Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have arrested nine suspects in separate operations targeting drug trafficking, substance abuse, and youth hooliganism across the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to journalists in Damaturu.
According to the statement, police operatives from B Division raided Pompomari Kan Tudu at about 5:40 pm on May 29, 2026, where two suspected drug dealers, Jibrin Mohammed, 30, and Kasim Kyari, 22, both residents of Pompomari, were arrested.
“Police recovered 26 sachets of Tramadol, 23 sachets of Diazepam, two wraps of Arizona Cannabis, 34 wraps of local cannabis, four stones of crystal methamphetamine, an 11-inch dagger, a pair of scissors, and N91,950 in cash.
“The suspects and exhibits are under investigation ahead of prosecution”, the command said.
Similarly, the Divisional Police Headquarters in Fika responded to a distress call that youths had invaded Ngalda Market, engaging in intimidation, public disturbance, and robbery.
The Police Command disclosed that patrol teams arrested seven suspects at the scene.
“Preliminary investigation showed the suspects had pursued teenage girls without provocation, causing panic among traders and residents. Some goods were reportedly looted and vandalised with sticks and cutlasses.
“Investigation is ongoing to identify the masterminds and arrest other fleeing accomplices”, it said.
The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, in the statement, restated the command’s zero tolerance for youth hooliganism, drug trafficking, substance abuse, and all forms of criminality.
He ordered officers to remain dedicated, professional, and steadfast in ensuring peace and public safety across the state.
