Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Borno State Police Command has dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating in Nigeria's North-East, intercepting a large consignment of illicit substances concealed in 55 sacks and arresting a suspected trafficker. The operation, carried out by the Command's X-Squad, prevented the illegal drugs from being smuggled across Nigeria's international borders.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, June 27, 2026, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid. According to the statement, the breakthrough was recorded as part of the command's sustained campaign against drug trafficking and other criminal activities across the state.
“On 26th June, 2026, at about 1911hrs, operatives of the Command's X-Squad, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted an Isuzu Bedford pick-up vehicle along Baga Road-Bypass, Maiduguri,” the statement read. “A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of fifty-five (55) sacks containing numerous 60ml bottles of an illicit substance popularly known as 'Gumm'.”
During the operation, officers arrested the driver of the vehicle, identified as 51-year-old Babagana Modu. Preliminary investigations revealed that the consignment was being transported to Ngamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, from where it was allegedly intended to be smuggled across international borders. “The suspect stated during investigation that he had been contracted to transport the consignment to its intended destination,” the police added.
The Borno State Police Command said efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest other members of the suspected trafficking network who remain at large. “The case remains under active investigation, and further details will be communicated as investigations progress,” the statement added.
The police spokesman reaffirmed the command's commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and tackling other criminal activities across the state. “The Borno State Police Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities across the state. The Command urges members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to preempt crime,” he said.
Borno State shares international borders with Cameroon, Chad and Niger Republic, making some of its border communities vulnerable to transnational crimes, including arms and drug trafficking, smuggling and the movement of insurgents. Security agencies have in recent years intensified surveillance and intelligence-led operations across the state to disrupt criminal supply chains and prevent illicit substances and other contraband from being moved through the region.
The seizure of the 55 sacks of 'Gumm' is a significant victory in the ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking, which has been identified as a major driver of crime and insecurity in the North-East. By intercepting the consignment before it could cross the border, the Borno State Police Command has not only prevented the distribution of harmful substances but also dealt a blow to the financial networks that sustain criminal enterprises in the region. As investigations continue, the police have assured the public that all those involved in the trafficking network will be brought to justice.
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