Security operatives in Borno State have arrested 210 individuals and seized a significant quantity of drugs and weapons during a series of operations conducted between June 11 and 18.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Naziru AbdulMajid, made this known on Friday while briefing the media at the Command Headquarters in Maiduguri.
He said the operations, which included raids, stop-and-search checkpoints, and surveillance, were aimed at curbing handset theft, gang violence, street fighting, and the widespread abuse of illicit substances.
According to him, 86 of the suspects have already been tried and convicted, while investigations are still ongoing for the remaining 124.
Among the items recovered during the crackdown were 58 sachets of tramadol, 175 tablets of exzol, 130 D5 tablets, 395 wraps of suspected cannabis, and an additional 1kg of dried leaves also believed to be Indian hemp.
Also confiscated were 28 ermo tablets, 10 bottles of cough syrup suspected to contain codeine, 19 shisha pipes and pots, nine knives, and two specially crafted antelope horns.
The Police Commissioner attributed the success of the operation to the efforts of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Social Vices Unit — a multi-agency team composed of police officers and personnel from other security outfits.
He praised the dedication and courage of the officers involved and expressed gratitude to the Borno State Government for supporting the RRS with resources and equipment. He also commended the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hauwa Abubakar, for her role in ensuring quick prosecution of offenders.
AbdulMajid called on members of the public to remain alert and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious movements and providing reliable intelligence.
He issued a strong warning to criminals in the state, stressing that the police would not tolerate any form of unlawful activity.
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