The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended nine suspects in connection with drug-related offences and robbery incidents in the Fika and Damaturu local council areas. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal elements and ensure public safety across the state's 17 local councils.
Coordinated Raid in Damaturu
In a statement, police spokesperson Dungus Abdulkarim revealed that operatives attached to B Division, Damaturu, conducted a coordinated raid at Pompomari Kan Tudu on May 29, 2026, at approximately 5:40 a.m. The operation led to the arrest of two notorious suspected drug dealers identified as Jibrin Mohammed, 30, and Kashim Kyari, 22, both residents of the Pompomari community.
Recovered Exhibits
Items recovered from the suspects included 26 sachets of Tramadol, 23 sachets of Diazepam, two wraps of Arizona cannabis, 34 wraps of local cannabis, four pieces of crystal methamphetamine, an 11-inch dagger, a pair of scissors, and cash amounting to N91,950. Abdulkarim stated that the suspects and exhibits are under investigation and will be prosecuted upon completion.
Market Invasion in Fika
On the same date at around 3:00 a.m., the Divisional Police Headquarters in Fika received a distress call about groups of youths invading Ngalda Market, engaging in intimidation, public disturbance, and robbery. Patrol teams were swiftly mobilised, leading to the arrest of seven suspects.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly pursued teenage girls without provocation, causing panic among traders and residents. Innocent traders fled the market, and goods were reportedly looted and vandalised using sticks and cutlasses.
Ongoing Investigations
Police spokesperson Abdulkarim confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify the masterminds behind the attack and apprehend other fleeing suspects. Commissioner of Police Usman Jibrin reiterated the command's zero tolerance for youth hooliganism, drug trafficking, substance abuse, and other criminal activities. He directed officers to remain professional and committed to maintaining peace and public safety across the state.
