BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE
VCRU SUSTAINED ONSLAUGHT: TWO MORE DRUG PEDDLERS FALL AS BAUCHI POLICE TIGHTEN NOOSE ON ILLICIT DRUGS
The Bauchi State Police Command remains resolute in its determination to rid the State of illicit drugs and all forms of criminality that threaten the safety and well-being of residents.
In line with this resolve, operatives of the Command's Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU), acting on credible intelligence, have arrested two (2) suspected drug dealers in the act of selling hard drugs in Bauchi metropolis.
On 9th November, 2026, at about 1500hrs, the operatives acted on intelligence about the sale of drugs at Ambassador Area of Yelwa, Bauchi, and stormed the location.
They arrested the suspects in the act of selling hard drugs to their customers. Exhibits comprising Tramadol, Colorado, Indian Hemp, Exol and Yellow Boys were recovered from them.
DETAILS OF SUSPECTS AND EXHIBITS RECOVERED
1. Yunusa Iliya, 38 years old, of Yalwan Kagadama, Bauchi
Exhibits Recovered:
- Tramadol - 11 sachets and 46 pieces
- Kolos - 10 pieces
- White tablets - 61 pieces
- Yellow Boys - 41 pieces
2. Emmanuel Linus, 20 years old, of Yalwan Tsakani, Bauchi.
Exhibits Recovered:
- Tramadol Capsule 100mg - 5 pieces
- Exol - 230 tablets
- Yellow Boys - 11 pieces.
This latest success underscores the sustained efforts of the VCRU in combating crime across the State. It will be recalled that within the last 20 days, operatives of the Unit arrested six (6) suspected drug dealers; in five separate cases and recovered large quatity of various illicit drugs as exhibits.
With the arrest of these two suspected drug dealers, the Command has continued to demonstrate its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and keeping Bauchi State safe.
Investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution upon completion.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has commended the operatives of the VCRU for their professionalism, vigilance and prompt response to intelligence.
He warned drug dealers and other criminal elements to desist from their nefarious activities, as the Command will sustain its onslaught against illicit drugs and all forms of criminality in the State.
The CP further urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to the Police, as such partnership remains key to effective crime prevention and control.
SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS
Police Public Relations Officer
For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
10th November, 2026.
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