BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, NOVEMBER 11, 2026/ 10:19AM
Thirty-five suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Anti-Social Vices Unit of the Borno State Police Command during a stabilization patrol in Maiduguri and its environs.
The suspects were arrested for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs, banned substances and dangerous weapons.
According to the police, the patrol was carried out on November 10, at about 7:30 a.m. as part of routine patrol and stabilization operations aimed at maintaining a strong security presence, deterring criminal activity, and protecting the lives and property of residents.
The exercise covered several locations including Musari, Kasuwan Para, Bulabulin Ngarnam, Texaco, Baga Road, Shehuri and Polo.
Others includes, Moduganari, Damboa Road, Dala, Ajilari, Yan Nono, Blumkutu, and Ngomari Airport.
Out of the 35 suspects arrested, 13 were screened and released, while the remaining suspects are in lawful custody and investigation is ongoing.
Items recovered during the operation include 799 tablets of D5, 269 tablets of Exol, 41 wraps of Indian hemp, 6 ice bunkers, 3 ice bulbs, 1 sharp knife, 3 capsules of tramadol, 4 bottles of methylene chloride, popularly known as “suck and die”, and half a gram of Colorado.
The command said the operation will be sustained to rid Maiduguri of criminal elements and anti-social vices.