Troops arrest suspected drug courier in Sokoto

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Troops arrest suspected drug courier in Sokoto

Nigerian Army troops arrested a driver suspected of carrying drugs in Gwadabawa, Sokoto State. He was apprehended around noon on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, by troops from the 248 Reconnaissance Battalion during an interception operation. Substances suspected to be hard drugs were reportedly found in his possession. The suspect and the recovered items were handed over to the Gwadabawa Divisional Police Officer for investigation.

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