By: ABC News Nigeria
KATSINA – The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old suspected notorious drug dealer and recovered 15,000 Pregabalin tablets concealed in a consignment during an intelligence-led operation in the state.
The suspect, identified as Junaidu Rabi’u, was arrested by police operatives attached to the Central Market Division, Katsina, following credible intelligence about the movement of a large quantity of illicit drugs.
According to a police statement issued on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the arrest took place on October 17 at about 6:30 p.m., barely an hour after the division received intelligence concerning the suspect’s activities.
A search conducted on the suspect reportedly led to the recovery of 15,000 pieces of Pregabalin tablets, equivalent to 1,000 sachets.
During preliminary investigation, Junaidu reportedly confessed to the offence, claiming that he was contracted by one Nafi’u, who is currently at large, to receive and transport the drug consignment on his behalf.
The police said efforts were ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing accomplice, while the arrested suspect would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.
Commending the operatives for their swift response and professional conduct, the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, reiterated the command’s determination to rid the state of drug-related offences and other criminal activities.
The police commissioner also appreciated residents for their continued cooperation and urged members of the public to sustain the sharing of credible information with security agencies to strengthen the fight against crime.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command.
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