Army intercept 512 cannabis sativa parcels, 4 bags, hands 2 suspects to NDLEA

From Paul Orude Bauchi

Personnel of the Nigerian Army 33 Artillery Brigade Bauchi has arrested two suspected cannabis sativa dealers with 512 parcels and four bags.

The Commandant of the 33 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Egbe disclosed who on Tuesday , said the exhibits and two suspects have handed over to officials of the NDLEA on Tuesday in Bauchi

Egbe said the suspects were intercepted with substance in a branded energy drink pickup with different makeshift compartments inside the vehicles with number plate AKD 654 XT Lagos.

“The items intercepted in the vehicles are four bags, 512 percels of suspected cannabis sativa and 104 packs of soft drinks used to conceal the Cannabis sativa,” he said.

“Other items recovered from the suspects are four phones, five ATM cards, drivers license,two padlocks and N13,550 cash.

“The suspected peddlers were intercepted by operatives of the brigade on Monday 23, 2023 at 8: 00pm at Ringin Gani village along Jos road in Toro Local Government area of Bauchi state”

Egbe, who was represented by Acting Garrison Commander, Lt. Col. Abdulrahman Modibbo mentioned the suspected peddlers as Adamu Ali 32, and Mohammed Idon 42.

He urged NDLEA officials to always furnish the brigade headquarters with the outcome of their investigation for record purposes.

Egbe warned criminals and their likes to desist from committing crime or face full wrath of the law, as the army would not rest on it’s oars to deal decisively with criminals

Responding, Chief Superintendent of Narcotics of the Agency, Mr Nimfa Joel commended the army for the wonderful efforts and the partnership in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse.

He assured that the agency would commence its investigation into the matter and as well prosecute the suspect.