Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have intercepted a suspected foreign terrorist drug courier conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances.

The army, in a statement posted on X on Friday, stated that the operation occurred on Thursday, noting that the items were believed to be destined for terrorist elements operating within the Lake Chad Islands.

According to the army, the operation was carried out during intensive search operations along the Maiduguri–Monguno axis, where troops intercepted a suspicious vehicle travelling towards Kwatan Doron Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. 

It reiterated that the suspect, Mrs Rachael Samuel, 48, a Chadian national, was arrested while conveying the prohibited items, stating that preliminary findings indicate that the recovered substances were being moved to locations within the Lake Chad Islands, an area known to harbour terrorist elements.

“Items recovered from the suspect include seven compressed bundles of suspected Cannabis sativa weighing approximately 30 kilogrammes, two 10-litre containers of hydromercuric chloride, popularly known as “Suck and Die,” one carton containing 48 bottles of dry gin, 61 bottles of herbal alcoholic beverages all with a market street value approximately running into millions of Naira. 

“Other items recovered include, one mobile phone, two Automated Teller Machines, ATM, cards, personal effects and cash. The suspect is currently in military custody, while all recovered exhibits have been secured pending handover to the appropriate law enforcement agency for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with extant laws,” the statement said.

Security forces have successfully repelled a suspected bandit attack on Gangaren Makurdi Village in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine on Friday.

According to the post, the suspected bandits entered the village on Thursday night, prompting residents to make a distress call to security authorities.

Troops of the 17 Brigade, working together with members of the Vigilante Group and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), responded quickly to the emergency.

The swift deployment of the joint security team reportedly forced the attackers to flee before they could carry out any attack on the community.

“Last night, bandits entered Gangaren Makurdi village in Bakori LGA of Katsina State, prompting a distress alert to security authorities.

“Troops of 17 Brigade, in collaboration with Vigilante Group and CJTF operatives, responded swiftly. Their rapid deployment forced the bandits to flee before they could carry out an attack.

“Kudos to the troops, Vigilante Group and CJTF operatives for their swift response, professionalism and commitment to protecting lives and communities,” Bakatsine wrote.

The Kano State High Court has warned Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Babagana Bukar of Zone 1 Police Headquarters, BUK Road, Kano, that he could face contempt proceedings if he continues to disobey a court order in a property dispute.

Justice Aisha Mahmoud gave the warning during proceedings in a case involving House No. QA-270 at Panisau in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State.

The suit was filed by Abba Shittu Sharubutu against Isiyaku Auwalu, popularly known as Dan Kwangila, the Nigeria Police Force, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 1 Kano, ACP Babagana Bukar and Inspector Dauda Usman, the Investigating Police Officer.

Court records showed that on April 14, 2026, Justice Yusuf Ubale granted an interim injunction after hearing the applicant’s lawyer, Barrister Muhammad Kelechi Nwabueze. The order directed all parties to maintain the status quo on the property until the court determines the motion on notice.

The court also ordered that all court processes be served through the appropriate police authority before the next hearing.

During the latest proceedings, Justice Mahmoud expressed concern that ACP Bukar had allegedly failed to comply with the subsisting court order.

According to the court, despite the directive to maintain the status quo, the senior police officer allegedly forced the occupants of the property to vacate.

The judge stressed that disobeying a valid court order undermines the authority of the judiciary and warned that continued disregard of the directive could lead to serious consequences.

“Disobedience of this court’s order will not be tolerated. ACP Babagana Bukar risks being committed to prison for contempt if he continues to disregard the directive,”Justice Mahmoud said.

The case was adjourned to July 13, 2026, for the hearing of the motion on notice.

The court also made it clear that any further failure to obey its orders could result in contempt proceedings, which may attract imprisonment if established by the court.