Jigawa Police intensify crackdown on cattle rustlers, drug dealers
The Jigawa State Police Command has intensified its campaign against cattle rustling, stolen property dealers, and drug trafficking across the state, leading to several arrests and the recovery of stolen items and illicit drugs.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, on Monday, the command said the operations were carried out under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru Muhammad, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property in Jigawa State.
According to the statement, on October 23, 2025, around 5:03 p.m., police operatives attached to Hadejia “B” Division intercepted a 35-year-old suspect, Idris Muhammed of Babbar Ruga, Malam Madori LGA, along Turabu–Hadejia Road. He was found in possession of three cows suspected to have been stolen.
“During the course of the investigation, the suspect confessed that the cows were stolen from Kukareta, Matti Local Government Area of Yobe State, by one Kaura Dillali, who is currently at large,” the statement said.
The police added that efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest the fleeing suspect, while Idris Muhammed has been charged to court.
In a related development, at about 11:12 a.m. on the same day, the surveillance team attached to Hadejia “A” Division sighted Bale (surname unknown), a notorious receiver of stolen property who has long been on the command’s wanted list. On sighting the police, he fled, abandoning his unregistered Jincheng motorcycle.
“The said motorcycle has been recovered and is in police custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect,” the statement added.
In another coordinated operation, police officers from Sara, Bamaina, and Sundimina Divisions arrested three suspected drug dealers and seized a large quantity of illicit drugs and cash.
The raids followed credible intelligence reports targeting known drug hotspots in the three towns. According to the statement, police recovered 13,622 pieces of assorted illicit drugs and ₦441,975 in cash, believed to be proceeds from drug sales.
The recovered items include Exol, Tramadol, D5 tablets, Rubber Solution, Diazepam, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
Those arrested were identified as Yusuf Garba (alias Bamis), 30, of Sara Kudu Quarters; Muhammad Rufa’i, 40, of Kangire Village; and Jibrin Manga, 30, of Nasaru Town, Ningi LGA, Bauchi State. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had been involved in the illicit trade for a long time.
The Commissioner of Police commended the Divisional Police Officers and their teams for their dedication and professionalism, assuring that the command remains committed to tackling drug abuse and other criminal activities in Jigawa.
He also appealed to community leaders and residents to continue providing the police with useful information to help sustain the fight against drug trafficking and social vices.
The suspects will be charged to court after the completion of investigations.