3 suspected drug peddlers nabbed in Jigawa
The Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has arrested three suspected drug peddlers in Dutse, the state capital. The spokesman of the Corps, Mr Adamu Shehu, said in a statement on Saturday that the command also recovered illicit drugs and weapons from the suspects. Shehu disclosed that suspects […]
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
The Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has arrested three suspected drug peddlers in Dutse, the state capital.
The spokesman of the Corps, Mr Adamu Shehu, said in a statement on Saturday that the command also recovered illicit drugs and weapons from the suspects.
Shehu disclosed that suspects aged between 19 and 24 were arrested by members of the vigilante group at the Old Market area of Dutse on January 31.
He said the suspects and substances recovered were transferred to the command for investigations.
Shehu listed the items to include: 260 pieces of narcotic; 28 pieces of rubber solution, 24 parcel of cannabis and some quantity of concoction.
Other items recovered include four cell phones, one catapult, a knife and N2, 125.
He said the suspects would soon be charge to court. (NAN)