Police nab suspected drug dealer, seize tramadol, diazepam worth N12.2m

By Rauf Oyewole

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected narcotics dealer, Ogbu Simon with illicit drugs valued at over N12.2 million during a raid in Ningi Local Government Area of the state.

The police said the suspect, who allegedly supplies narcotic substances from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Ningi and neighbouring communities, was apprehended following credible intelligence from a concerned resident.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the arrest followed a tip-off on November 26, 2025, at about 8:00 p.m., alerting operatives to suspicious sacks being offloaded at a shop owned by the suspect in Ningi town.

Acting on the intelligence, detectives from the Ningi Divisional Police Headquarters, led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Surajo Ibrahim Birnin Kudu, conducted a swift operation at the premises. The raid led to the recovery of four bags containing large quantities of suspected Tramadol and Diazepam tablets, popularly known as “Yellow Voice.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Omolori Aliyu, subsequently ordered that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation. Additionally, the Operation Restore Peace (ORP) tactical unit was tasked with tracking down and apprehending the suspect.

Wakil confirmed that the ORP team, under CSP Abdulrazak Fada, eventually arrested Mr. Simon, who reportedly confessed to supplying drugs to multiple markets within and outside Ningi.

Items recovered from the suspect include: 17,500 sachets of suspected Tramadol tablets, 487 packs of suspected Diazepam (D5) tablets.

Police estimated the recovered drugs to be worth N12,200,000.

CP Aliyu reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and associated crimes, urging residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with timely information.

The suspect and the seized exhibits will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.