OPEP troops arrest suspected drug peddler, recover cannabis in Plateau
A 25-year-old suspected drug peddler has been arrested by troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, and substances suspected to be cannabis recovered from him at Angware in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in his post on X on Monday quoted security sources saying that the arrest was made […] OPEP troops arrest suspected drug peddler, recover…
In the early hours of November 1, 2026, troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) conducted a patrol in the Angware area of Jos East Local Government Area, Plateau State. According to a security analyst, the operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities, specifically illicit drug trafficking, and to bolster security across the state.
The 25-year-old suspect, identified as Samana Ayuba, was intercepted by Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12. During the operation, the troops recovered a significant quantity of substances suspected to be cannabis. The suspect and the recovered items were promptly handed over to the Keystone Division in Angware for further investigation and appropriate action.
The arrest and subsequent recovery of the suspected cannabis marks another successful operation by OPEP troops in their continuous mission to maintain law and order in Plateau State.
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