Suspected supplier of cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorists in Askira Uba, Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu, and Gaya in Borno State has been arrested.
Lieutenant Colonel, SANI UBA, Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the suspect is a key conduit in the distribution of the substance across several communities within the Theatre.
The statement said: “Acting on credible intelligence on 23 January 2026, troops arrested a suspected drug dealer, Hauwa Abulazeez, aged 65, in Askira Uba LGA of Borno State.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect sourced the illicit substance from Sarti Baruwa LGA of Taraba State and transported it through established supply routes for onward distribution. During the operation, 14 compressed blocks of cannabis sativa, with an estimated total weight of approximately 30 kilograms, were recovered, representing a significant interception intended to sustain illicit activities.
“The interception underscores the broader impact of denying illicit supply chains that fuel violence, criminality, and instability. By disrupting these networks, the operation contributes to improved security conditions, reduced criminal influence, and the reinforcement of lawful authority and order across the region.
“The suspect is currently in custody undergoing preliminary investigation, while follow-up actions are ongoing to identify and dismantle the wider network involved in the trafficking and distribution of the substance.
“Through sustained intelligence-driven operations and continuous pressure across the Theatre, troops will persist in denying criminal networks the space, resources, and freedom required to operate, until enduring peace and stability are achieved”.
Operation HADIN KAI remains unwavering in its resolve to confront and eliminate all forms of criminality across the North East.
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