Police Arrest 103 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Weapons In Borno

The Borno State Police Command has arrested 103 suspects in a major clampdown on thuggery, drug peddling and other social vices in Maiduguri metropolis. The arrests were made during coordinated township patrols and raid operations carried out by the Rapid Response Squad’s Social Vices Unit between October 29 and November 2, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Maiduguri, saying the operation was conducted on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, with support from other security agencies.

According to Daso, the operation targeted identified crime-prone areas and security hotspots across the metropolis, including Gwange, Santiago, Texaco, Ajari, Budum, Shehuri, Bulabulin, Baga Road, Polo, Damboa Road, Kaleri, Circular and Moduganari, among others. He said the suspects were arrested for offences bordering on public nuisance, possession and sale of illicit drugs, and possession of dangerous weapons. Preliminary screening and investigation are ongoing, and those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Items recovered during the operations include 889 wraps of Indian hemp, 104 wraps of Erinmo, 7 packs of Colorado, 2 quantities of methamphetamine, popularly known as Ice, 8 bottles of Codeine syrup, 266 tablets of D5, 13 tablets of Diazepam, 11 tablets of Tramadol and 7 capsules of Tramadol. The police also recovered 300 capsules of Exole, 12 tablets of Exole, 4 ice bunkers, 1 bottle of Methylene Chloride, popularly known as “Suck and Die”, 3 sets of Shisha pots and 11 pieces of ice bulbs.

Other exhibits recovered include 4 sharp knives, 1 cutlass, 1 axe and 11 rounds of live ammunition. The Command reassured residents of its commitment to rid Maiduguri of criminal elements and urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to aid police operations.