Insecurity: Borno Police Arrest 103 Suspects

Borno State Police arrested 103 suspects during patrols and raids in Maiduguri from October 29 to November 2, 2026. The operation, ordered by Commissioner of Police Naziru Abdulmajid and conducted with other security agencies, targeted identified hotspots and involved offences related to public nuisance, illicit drugs and possession of dangerous weapons. Seized items included cannabis, other drugs and misused medicines, knives, a cutlass, an axe and 11 rounds of ammunition. The suspects are undergoing preliminary screening and investigation, and those found culpable will be prosecuted.