Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and local vigilante groups, have arrested a suspected drug peddler during a raid operation in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe.
According to intelligence sources quoted by a security analyst, Zagagola Magama, on Thursday, the operation was carried out in the Takari general area, based on credible intelligence on illicit drug activities.
It was gathered that troops of the 159 Battalion, alongside NDLEA operatives and vigilante members deployed in Gashua, conducted the coordinated raid which led to the arrest of the suspect.
Items recovered include seven wraps of suspected cannabis sativa and other illicit substances.
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“The suspect was apprehended during the raid, while the recovered exhibits have been secured for further investigation,” the post said.
The military said that the suspect and the seized drugs had been handed over to the NDLEA for further action in line with existing laws.