In a significant crackdown on crime, security operatives in Yobe State have dismantled a notorious criminal enclave, apprehending seventeen individuals which shockingly included a serving officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Coordinated Operation Targets Saman Tudu Hideout
The raid was executed on January 18, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m. in the Saman Tudu area of Pompomari District, Damaturu. According to sources, the operation was intelligence-driven and meticulously coordinated, targeting a location known to be a safe haven for criminal elements.
This hideout was not just a random spot but served as a critical convergence point for various illegal activities. It was a hub for the trafficking and consumption of illicit drugs and a planning ground for the execution of diverse criminal acts plaguing the community.
Arrests and Exhibits Recovered
During the swift operation, the security team stormed and ransacked the hideout. A source disclosed to security analyst Zagazola Makama that the arrests included one Mohammed B. Kolo, identified as an NSCDC personnel attached to the Yobe State Command.
The raid yielded several exhibits, which were confiscated from the scene. The recovered items included:
- A knife
- Five bicycles
- Dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa
- Hemp wrapping papers
- A long sack used as a mat
- The sum of N8,500 found inside a sack believed to contain drugs
Ongoing Investigation and Call for Public Support
All seventeen suspects are currently in custody as investigations proceed. Authorities are working to determine the exact level of involvement of each individual in the criminal activities linked to the hideout.
Those found culpable will face prosecution in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations. This development underscores the commitment of security agencies to root out criminality irrespective of the status of those involved.
Security officials have seized the moment to urge residents to continue their vital support. The public is encouraged to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to sustain and enhance the fight against crime and criminal elements within Yobe State.
