BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, OCTOBER 16, 2026/ 06:24PM
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad - Anti-Social Vices Unit of the Borno State Police Command have arrested 42 suspects during a night patrol across Maiduguri metropolis.
The operation is part of the ongoing war against illicit drugs and social vices in the state.
It was carried out on the night of October 15, at about 9:00pm, when operatives combed identified hotspots and strategic locations across the city.
Areas covered during the patrol include Shehuri, Budum, Premier, Ngomari area, Bulumkutu, Gazargarmu, Chascom, Baga road, Bama road, Gwange, GRA, Wadiya, Fori, Circular road, Post office and Dandal.
According to the police, the operation led to the arrest of 42 suspects for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs and dangerous weapons.
Six suspects were screened and released, while the remaining suspects are in lawful custody as investigation is ongoing.
Items recovered during the raid include 22 wraps of Indian hemp, 2 knives, 1 cup of Canadian Loud, 80 pieces of D5, 28 pieces of Exzol, 4 ice bunkers, one Shisha pot, one Shisha pen, one scissors and one submersible water pump.
The command said the preventive patrol is part of its sustained effort to rid Maiduguri of illicit drugs and related crimes.