Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Dutse, Jigawa State — In a major operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks and curbing the circulation of illegal drugs and stolen goods, the Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects and recovered 24,000 illicit drug pills along with a range of stolen property during a series of intelligence-driven raids across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the arrests and seizures were achieved through the effective use of credible intelligence, routine patrols and timely information provided by vigilant residents cooperating with law enforcement officials. The operation reflects an intensified police effort to disrupt organised crime and ensure the safety and security of communities across Jigawa.
The breakthrough came on the evening of January 15, 2026, when police acting on a reliable tip-off arrested 33-year-old Tukur Abdulmumin of Hotoro Quarters, Kano State, in Danladi village, Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area. Officers found him in possession of 24,000 tablets of Exol, an illicit drug with an estimated street value of about ₦1.2 million. A second suspect, 42-year-old Adamu Babangida from the same address, was also apprehended in connection with the alleged trafficking.
The suspects were intercepted while allegedly transporting the drugs on a motorcycle from Kano State with the intention to “dispose of the exhibit,” the police said. Both men have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse, where they will face further investigation and prosecution.
Separate police actions on January 12 and January 11, 2026, led to additional arrests tied to other criminal activities. In Hadejia, one suspect, Usman Isah, was arrested with a red Kasea motorcycle believed to have been stolen. Investigation linked the suspect to multiple motorcycle thefts committed earlier in the month. The rightful owner of the recovered vehicle has been identified, and Isah will be arraigned in court following further inquiries.
Another patrol from the Guri Division intercepted a dark blue Golf 3 wagon with Imo State registration conveying five occupants and two cows suspected to have been stolen. The individuals — Abdu Dindo, Yakubu Janare, Isah Yahaya, Abdullahi Hassan and Muhd Dori, all from Jakusko Local Government Area of Yobe State — were taken into custody and handed over to investigators for discreet probing.
In a related development on January 11, a victim from Kano State reported he was robbed by a tricycle driver and two passengers after returning from Bauchi. Police mounted a swift response and arrested a suspect linked to the robbery, recovering items including two laptops, two cameras, a mobile phone, and clothes. Efforts to arrest the remaining accomplices and recover the remaining stolen property are ongoing.
Further police operations unearthed stolen items including a motorcycle hidden inside an uncompleted building at Mechanic Village, Dutse, which is now subject to efforts to identify its rightful owner and arrest related suspects. Moreover, coordinated actions by officers from Maigatari, Gagarawa, Shuwarin, and Kafin Hausa divisions resulted in the arrest of seven suspects linked to livestock thefts involving cows, horses, donkeys, sheep and goats.
On January 10, 2026, police from the Shuwarin Division also arrested Muktar Sallau and Aliyu Muhammad in connection with criminal conspiracy and theft, recovering a Huawei handset and ₦50,000 in cash after executing a search warrant. These suspects have since been charged to court for prosecution.
SP Adam commended members of the public, traditional leaders, and vigilante groups for their cooperation, stressing that timely community information was vital to the success of the operations. He encouraged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activity to the nearest police station, emphasising that collaborative efforts between the police and citizens are crucial in keeping Jigawa State safe.
The coordinated crackdown underscores the command’s commitment to tackling not only drug trafficking and illicit substance distribution, but also property theft and violent crime more broadly. It also reflects a broader national effort to enhance intelligence-led policing tactics, reduce the influence of criminal syndicates, and protect vulnerable communities from the harmful effects of organised crime.
As investigations continue and cases are prepared for prosecution, police said they will pursue fleeing accomplices and work to return stolen property to its rightful owners, while maintaining pressure on criminal elements across the state.
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