NSCDC has arrested Suspect Involved in illegal Dealings of Tramadol, Methanphetamine, others in Zamfara

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Secuirty and Civil defence Corps Under the able Leadership of Commadant Sani Mustapha, has arrested suspect involved in Illegal Dealings of Tramadol,  Methanphetamine, Diazepam and Cannabis in the State.

This was Contained in a Press Statement Signed by the Sporksperson of NSCDC, Umar Mohammad M. Issued to the Journalists, in Gusau the State Capital.

According to the Statement, the suspect, Abdulraheed Abdullahi ‘M’ 24 years old, was apprehended on the 18th October, 2026, at a checkpoint in Anka LGA, Zamfara state, at about 1130 hours (11:30am) whilst in possession of suspected hard substances.

Statement said, The case was transferred from Anka Divisional Corps Office to the State Headquarters, Gusau on the same day, 18th October, 2026,

“The suspect is an indigene of Bagega village of Anka LGA, ⁠He is a commercial driver, items were concealed and packaged in an indomie noodles carton”  Statement further said.

Statement added that, The Suspect. ⁠He claimed to have collected the parcel from a union member (at larg), the concealed items arrested inclde the following: 50 sachets of Lara Tramadol, 2 leather containing Methanphetamine (ice)- ⁠1000 pieces of Diazepam tablets (D5)- ⁠2 tied packs of cannabis.

“In fairness, transparency and collaboration with sister security agencies, the state commandant, directed the immediate transfer of the case to the relevant authority in National Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and necessary action(s)”

“NSCDC is uncompromising and has zero tolerance for criminality and its vices; any suspect apprehended shall face astute investigation and upon completion, arraigned before a competent court of law for prosecution”