By Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar | Katsina Times
KATSINA, November 3, 2026 –
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man suspected of drug trafficking and recovered 15,000 Pregabalin tablets allegedly concealed in his possession.
The suspect, identified as Junaidu Rabi'u, was arrested on October 17, 2026, following intelligence received by operatives of the Central Market Police Division in Katsina.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the police received credible information about a suspect transporting a large consignment of illicit drugs at about 5:30 pm.
Police operatives subsequently intercepted and arrested Rabi'u at about 6:30 pm on the same day.
A search conducted on him led to the recovery of 15,000 Pregabalin tablets, equivalent to 1,000 sachets.
During preliminary investigations, the suspect allegedly confessed that he was contracted by one Nafi'u, who is currently at large, to receive and transport the consignment on his behalf.
The police said efforts were ongoing to locate and arrest the fleeing accomplice, adding that the arrested suspect would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, CP Ali Umar Fage, commended the operatives for their prompt response and professional conduct.
He reiterated the command's commitment to tackling drug-related offences and other criminal activities across the state, while appreciating residents for providing useful information to security agencies.
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