The Katsina State Police Command reports that it has seized 185 sealed packages of cannabis sativa, also known as Indian hemp, and has detained a 58-year-old man who is thought to be in possession of the evidence.Information Guide Nigeria
Two suspected terrorists were also neutralised by the operatives of the command, according to SP Gambo Isah, the state police spokesperson, who made the announcement in a statement on Sunday in Katsina.
“Today, Sept. 4, 2022 at about 4p.m, based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in accosting one Abdulrazak Ajibade, aged 58 in possession of the suspected Indian hemp.
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“Ajibade, who is from Offa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara state, was arrested along Katsina- Dutsinma road, in a maroon colour Volkswagen vehicle with registration number JBY 311 AA.
“In the course of the investigation, 185 neatly sealed parcels of dried leaves, reasonably suspected to be Indian Hemp, were recovered inside the vehicle during police search.
“Suspect confessed to the commission of the offence and is assisting the police in their investigations,” the police spokesperson said.
