Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have arrested nine suspects in separate operations targeting drug trafficking, substance abuse, and youth hooliganism across the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to journalists in Damaturu.

According to the statement, police operatives from B Division raided Pompomari Kan Tudu at about 5:40 pm on May 29, 2026, where two suspected drug dealers, Jibrin Mohammed, 30, and Kasim Kyari, 22, both residents of Pompomari, were arrested.

“Police recovered 26 sachets of Tramadol, 23 sachets of Diazepam, two wraps of Arizona Cannabis, 34 wraps of local cannabis, four stones of crystal methamphetamine, an 11-inch dagger, a pair of scissors, and N91,950 in cash.

“The suspects and exhibits are under investigation ahead of prosecution”, the command said.

Similarly, the Divisional Police Headquarters in Fika responded to a distress call that youths had invaded Ngalda Market, engaging in intimidation, public disturbance, and robbery.

The Police Command disclosed that patrol teams arrested seven suspects at the scene.

“Preliminary investigation showed the suspects had pursued teenage girls without provocation, causing panic among traders and residents. Some goods were reportedly looted and vandalised with sticks and cutlasses.

“Investigation is ongoing to identify the masterminds and arrest other fleeing accomplices”, it said.

The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, in the statement, restated the command’s zero tolerance for youth hooliganism, drug trafficking, substance abuse, and all forms of criminality.

He ordered officers to remain dedicated, professional, and steadfast in ensuring peace and public safety across the state.

Abia State Police Command says it has  arrested two suspects for conspiracy, attempted child theft and possession of hard drugs.

The Command which made this known on Saturday, named the suspects as Nzubechi Chinagorom and Chinonso Chibundu, indigenes of Olokoro,  Umuahia South LGA of the Abia State.

In a statement signed by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer, the Command said its officers apprehended the suspects through actionable intelligence, in collaboration with Olokoro vigilante personnel.

She stated that the suspects went to the residence of one Miss Amarachi Chinyereugo and attempted to forcibly take away her two-week-old baby girl.

DSP Chinaka said that the Nzubechi Chinagorom allegedly stabbed the nursing mother with a  kitchen knife during a struggle, causing the baby to fall and hit her head on ground.

The police spokesperson said that the two suspects fled from the scene and ran into a nearby bush on realizing that the nursing mother, Miss Amarachi Chinyereugo cried out for help.

She added that the suspects were later apprehended at a bus stop

where they had reportedly gone to take hard drugs.

“The mother and child were immediately rushed to the hospital, where they received treatment and have since recovered.

“The suspects were apprehended, exhibits were recovered and investigation has been conducted at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). Suspects will be charged to court on 2/06/2026,” Chinaka said.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Akwa Ibom Command, says it booked 51 traffic offenders during the Eid-el-Kabir special patrol operation conducted during the celebrations.

The Sector Commander in Akwa Ibom, Mrs Felicia Kalu, who led the team, said in a statement on Saturday that the special operation was to ensure reduction in road crashes during the celebrations.

According to Kalu, the special patrol operation was organised by the command with special marshalls targeting critical traffic offences capable of causing road crashes.

“Such offences targeted at includes: driving against traffic, speeding, overloading, dangerous driving/overtaking, distracted driving, use of cell phone while driving and tyre violation among others.

“During the operation, a total of 51 targeted critical offences were recorded, while minor offenders were cautioned and warned to desist from such violations of road traffic rules and regulations,” Kalu said.

The sector commander warned drivers and motorists against any act that undermines the safety of other road users.

She noted that the command had made adequate deployment of human and material resources to ensure effective enforcement of traffic laws, prompt rescue services, removal of obstruction and traffic control.

She expressed concern over the rise in ‘wrong-way’ driving and other reckless practices on major routes in the state, describing them as grave dangers to motorists and pedestrians.