Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army have arrested nine suspected drug dealers and recovered various illicit substances during an operation in Buni Yadi, Yobe State. The suspects were arrested by troops of the brigade’s garrison on September 19, 2026, as part of efforts to prevent terrorists from gaining access to illicit drugs.

The suspects were identified as Hassan Ibrahim, Ahmed Mohammed Shuwa, Adam Jibril Jakadi, Musa Aga, Mohammed Mohammed, Isa Adamu, Usman Salisu, Mohammed Abiso and Buba Kambari. Items reportedly recovered from them included cannabis sativa, tramadol, codeine, “soak and die,” Master Patch and other illicit substances.

The Army subsequently handed the suspects and recovered exhibits over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Yobe State Command. Major A. Balogun, who represented the Brigade Commander, said the operation was part of efforts to disrupt criminal activities capable of undermining security and creating conditions that could facilitate terrorism and violent crime.

Receiving the suspects, NDLEA Deputy Commander of Operations in Yobe, Garba Yakubu, said the agency would examine the recovered substances and investigate the suspects. He added that those found culpable would face prosecution in accordance with the law.