The police have apprehended three suspects for alleged drug peddling in Jigawa.

The police disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. It said operatives of the command apprehended the suspects on October 18, at Garki, Fagam, and Maigatari during a coordinated intelligence-led raid across the state.

The statement said the suspects (names withheld) had been on the police wanted list for allegedly being involved in the distribution of illicit substances in Jigawa.

It said the command seized 23,944 illicit drugs during the raids, adding that two of the suspects hailed from Kano and the Niger Republic.

“This significant seizure marked one of the largest anti-drug operations in recent times in the state, and underscored the commitment of the command to rid communities of dangerous drugs that continue to destroy lives, especially among the youth,” the statement said.

It also mentioned that the suspects would be charged in court on completion of the investigation.

“The Jigawa state police command remains resolute in its mission to safeguard the lives and well-being of all citizens through proactive and intelligence-driven operations,” said the police.

(NAN)