Oti Police intercept truck with 5,164 suspected narcotic parcels
The Oti Regional Police Command has intercepted an articulator truck allegedly carrying 5,164 compressed round parcels suspected to contain narcotic substances. According to the Police, the DAF articulator truck, with registration number GE 3906-15, was intercepted on September 14, 2026, based on intelligence that it was transporting narcotic substances concealed in secret compartments. A search…
The Oti Regional Police Command has seized a truck allegedly carrying 5,164 compressed parcels suspected of containing narcotics. The DAF articulator truck, registered as GE 3906-15, was stopped on September 14, 2026, thanks to intelligence suggesting it was carrying hidden narcotics. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found the suspected narcotic parcels concealed in secret compartments.
Three individuals have been apprehended: Abdul Razak Adamu, 35, a driver; Jubril Amidu, 33, a mechanic; and Aliu Adamu, 33, another driver. A fourth occupant, Adamu Iddi, managed to flee and is currently evading capture. The three arrested suspects appeared in Dambai Circuit Court on September 17, 2026, and have been held in police custody, awaiting their next court appearance on October 15, 2026.
The truck has been impounded, and the narcotics evidence has been secured for ongoing investigations. Authorities are also working to locate the escaped suspect and identify any additional individuals involved in the narcotics trafficking operation. The Oti Regional Police Command has pledged to continue its efforts in fighting narcotics trafficking and organized crime, and has called upon the public to provide any credible information that could aid in the investigation.
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