Katsina Police Arrest Six Suspects, Recover 2,970 Drug Items

Katsina State Police arrested six suspects in three operations on October 9, 13 and 17, recovering 2,970 items, including Pregabalin, Exol, Tramadol and substances suspected to be methamphetamine or cannabis. In Bakori, 23-year-old Abdullahi Muntari allegedly said he received supplies from his brother, who is at large, and distributed the suspected methamphetamine in nearby communities. In Charanci, three men were intercepted on a motorcycle with 2,000 Pregabalin tablets, 765 Exol tablets and 29 Tramadol capsules; an alleged supplier is also being sought. Three more suspects were arrested along the Mani-Dutsi Road with medicines and leaves suspected to be cannabis.