The Kogi State Police Command has apprehended a 52-year-old man for allegedly being in possession of 339 parcels of substances believed to be Indian hemp in Kabba, located in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Lokoja.
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He explained that the suspect was arrested on May 9, 2026, around 2:00 p.m. following intelligence-driven policing efforts, targeted stop-and-search operations and proactive crime-fighting strategies.
According to the police commissioner, officers attached to the Kabba Area Command intercepted a Honda Pilot Jeep bearing registration number LSD 456 GE during a routine security check.
Kankarofi identified the driver as Chris Amos, 52, while Bilat Joseph was said to be travelling in the vehicle as a passenger.
“During a detailed search of the vehicle, operatives recovered 339 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp hidden inside the car,” he stated.
The CP added that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects allegedly collected the consignment from Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State on the directive of an individual identified only as “Alhaji,” whose full identity and location remain unknown.
“The suspects also confessed that the consignment was intended for delivery in Yola, Adamawa State,” Kankarofi said.
He noted that the suspects remain in police custody, while the recovered exhibits have been secured pending the completion of investigations.
The commissioner further disclosed that efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the criminal syndicate and ensure everyone linked to the crime is prosecuted.
Kankarofi stressed that illegal drug trafficking continues to contribute significantly to violent crimes and other criminal activities within society.
“The command will sustain intensified operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and preventing the transportation of illicit drugs through the state,” he said.
He assured residents of the command’s resolve to safeguard lives and property through intelligence-based policing, proactive security measures and collaboration with sister agencies and the public.
The commissioner also expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his leadership and support, as well as the Kogi State governor for backing security operations in the state.
He equally commended residents for providing useful information that has contributed to the command’s operational achievements.
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