The Taraba State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Yusuf Aliyu, and recovered 110 blocks of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis in Dakka Village, Bali Local Government Area of the state.

The suspect was arrested on October 13, 2026, during an intelligence-led patrol along the Jalingo–Bali axis, according to a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Victor Mshelizah.

Police said Aliyu, who resides in Chigeri, Fofure Local Government Area of Adamawa State, was intercepted after operatives noticed suspicious items in his possession.

Suspected Cannabis Found in Three Sacks

According to the police, a search of the suspect led to the recovery of 110 blocks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, also known as Cannabis sativa.

The substance was allegedly concealed in three black sacks.

During preliminary questioning, Aliyu reportedly claimed he had purchased the substance from a man identified only as Ayaga in Dakka Village.

The alleged supplier was still at large as of the time the police issued their statement.

Suspect to Be Handed Over to NDLEA

The police said the suspect and the recovered exhibits would be transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Taraba State Command, for further investigation and necessary legal action.

The command said efforts were ongoing to locate and arrest the alleged supplier.

Police Warn Drug Traffickers

The Commissioner of Police in Taraba State, Edwin Ogbeghagha, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling drug-related offences and other criminal activities.

He warned individuals involved in the cultivation, trafficking, distribution and sale of illicit drugs to desist from such activities.

The command also urged residents to provide credible information about suspected criminal activities to the nearest police station or relevant security agency.

The allegations against Aliyu have not been established in court.