Troops arrest suspected drug courier in Sokoto
A suspected drug courier has been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army in Gwadabawa town, Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Friday, explained that security sources said the suspect, a driver, was apprehended at about noon on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, by troops […] Troops arrest suspected drug courier in Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army apprehended a suspected drug courier in Gwadabawa town, located in the Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed on X that the suspect, who was a driver, was apprehended around noon on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, during an interception operation conducted by the 248 Reconnaissance Battalion.
The individual was discovered with substances believed to be hard drugs. Upon the arrest, the suspect and the recovered items were turned over to the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Gwadabawa, for further examination and appropriate action. Makama emphasized that this arrest is part of ongoing military efforts aimed at disrupting criminal activities and preventing the movement of illicit substances in the North-West region.
He also noted that the military has been working alongside other security agencies to tackle criminal networks and enhance security across the area.
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