The ongoing battle against drug trafficking and related criminal activities, the Bauchi State Police Command has announced the arrest of a notorious drug dealer, identified as Kabiru Adamu. The apprehension occurred during a meticulous operation executed by the Rapid Response Squad.
According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, the incident took place on November 22, 2024. Under the leadership of CSP Suleiman M. Tambuwal, the operatives tactically raided a location in Tudun Wadan Dan Iya, also known as Bayani Gari, where they apprehended Adamu, who is alleged to have been dealing in two dangerous substances: methylene chloride, colloquially referred to as “Suck and Die,” and a product called Diamond Rubber Solution.
The raid proved fruitful, resulting in the recovery of a substantial cache of illicit goods. Authorities seized 264 pieces of OSHN Diamond Rubber Solution, alongside 19 bottles of the suspected methylene chloride and 363 empty bottles that could potentially be used for further distribution of the illegal substances.
During subsequent interrogations, the suspect revealed critical insights into the operations of drug dealing within the region. He admitted that the dangerous substances were sourced from a superior and that he was compensated for each sale. According to Adamu, a bottle of “Suck and Die” was sold for N300, while each piece of Diamond Rubber Solution fetched N250, indicating a lucrative yet perilous trade that threatens the safety of the community.
In an interconnected narrative concerning criminal activities in Bauchi, the PPRO also reported the arrest of another suspect implicated in a series of grave offenses that include criminal conspiracy, trespassing, the fabrication of keys, instrumental in store breaking, and numerous thefts. This individual, identified as Ukasha Adamu, a 23-year-old male from Ajiya Adamu Road in Bauchi metropolis.
The apprehension of Ukasha Adamu was the culmination of a thorough investigation conducted by the State Intelligence Department (SID). This inquiry unravelled a sophisticated network of crimes that revolved around systematic surveillance of various establishments within the bustling Bauchi metropolitan area. The investigation established that Adamu and his accomplices had been meticulously inspecting keyholes and replicating keys, thereby enabling them to surreptitiously infiltrate stores and make off with invaluable merchandise.
The modus operandi adopted by this criminal group raises significant concerns regarding public safety and the broader implications for economic growth. It highlights the precariousness of both businesses and community members as they navigate an environment rife with targeted theft and criminal exploitation.
In terms of the material gains from this criminal operation, Wakil disclosed that significantly valuable items were recovered from Adamu’s possession. The haul included 150 bags of 25kg parboiled rice, valued at an impressive N6,000,000, 43 cartons of I.R.S. spaghetti, which are worth N774,000, 20 cartons of Emperor vegetable oil, amounting to N1,440,000, and 42 cartons of liquid fertilizer valued at N5,040,000.
The cumulative value of all recovered goods totaled an astonishing N13,254,000, highlighting the scale of illicit enterprise that the police are actively striving to dismantle. The Bauchi State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to maintaining law and order, ramping up efforts to combat drug-related crimes and effectively responding to the ever-evolving landscape of criminal activity affecting the region.
