The Bauchi State police command said it has impounded a vehicle with not less than 387 blocks of suspected cannabis sativa after it was involved in an auto crash.

Sani Omolori-Aliyu, the commissioner of police in the state, disclosed this in Bauchi while handing over the exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi State command on Friday.

According to him, the car and one other had a head-on collision in Wom village of Toro Local Government Area of the state on October 4, 2025, at about 11:30 a.m.

“Initial reports from eyewitnesses and preliminary investigations indicate that the first vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla with registration number ABC-459LF, was operated by one Ali Muhammad, a 45-year-old resident of Nabardo Village.

“He was transporting the District Head of Nabardo, Suleiman Suleiman, aged 65, along with his family members as they travelled from Bauchi Metropolis to Nabardo Village,” the commissioner said.

According to him, the second vehicle, another white Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA-155GW, was driven by an unidentified individual, who was travelling from Jos, Plateau State, towards Bauchi.

“It was reported that this driver attempted to overtake other vehicles without exercising adequate caution, resulting in a head-on collision with the first vehicle,” he said.

The commissioner further explained that the occupants of both vehicles sustained varying degrees of injuries and were transported to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for medical care.

He said that the district head suffered a fracture in his left leg and is currently receiving treatment with other victims, while some have been discharged.

Mr Omolori-Aliyu also revealed that in the aftermath of the incident, during the search at the scene, the detectives recovered several items in the damaged vehicle, which included 387 blocks of suspected cannabis.

The commissioner further explained that the command was in pursuit of the unidentified driver to ensure accountability and prompt legal action.

He encouraged anyone with information regarding the driver’s identity to come forward and assist in the investigation.

“The police are committed to diligently pursuing leads to identify the principal suspect.

“The Bauchi State Police Command is dedicated to maintaining peace and order in our community and urges the public to remain calm and cooperative throughout this process.

“We invite anyone with information that could aid in this investigation to contact us, and we assure citizens that we are resolutely focused on ensuring justice is achieved,” he said.

While receiving the exhibits, Hussaini Umar, deputy commandant of the NDLEA, expressed appreciation for the police’s cooperation and synergy, promising to work hand-in-hand to ensure that the driver and the owner were found.

(NAN)