Army Arrests Four Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recovers Illicit Substances in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested four suspected drug peddlers and recovered substances suspected to be codeine, ice and loud at Chibok Market in Borno State.

The development was disclosed in a post on X by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama.

According to the report, the suspects were arrested at about 5:30 p.m. on October 20 by troops of the Headquarters, 28 Task Force Brigade, deployed in Chibok, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.

The troops reportedly recovered substances suspected to be codeine, ice and loud during the operation.

The four suspects and the recovered substances are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

The arrest comes amid ongoing security efforts to prevent the circulation of illicit drugs in communities across the North-East, a region grappling with insurgency and other criminal activities.

Authorities are expected to determine the nature of the recovered substances and take further action following the investigation.