4 Indian hemp traffickers nabbed in Katsina

The police in Katsina have busted a gang of trans-border Indian hemp traffickers who specialised in crisscrossing the Nigeria-Niger Republic border.  Those arrested are Abubakar Umar, 25, of Gwoza LGA of Borno State and Abubakar Hassan, 24, of Dorayi qrts, Kano who were arrested with 32 parcels of sealed dry leaves reasonably suspected to be […]

The police in Katsina have busted a gang of trans-border Indian hemp traffickers who specialised in crisscrossing the Nigeria-Niger Republic border. 

Those arrested are Abubakar Umar, 25, of Gwoza LGA of Borno State and Abubakar Hassan, 24, of Dorayi qrts, Kano who were arrested with 32 parcels of sealed dry leaves reasonably suspected to be Indian hemp hidden inside bags of clothes in a motor vehicle.

The police command spokesman, DSP Gambo Isah, said the duo were arrested during a routine stop and search at Fago checking point along Daura road, Katsina State.    

In another development, on January 17, 2018 the command also succeeded in arresting one Ibrahim Abubakar alias Dan Bale of Inwala qrts, Katsina and Mubarak Maifada of the same address in possession of eight rolls of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.  

The suspects have confessed to the crime and they will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation into the case is completed, Isah said, adding that police are working round the clock to ensure discreet and thorough investigations of all suspects arrested.