Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested two men impersonating police officers while transporting a large quantity of cannabis in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation, conducted under the ongoing Operation Lafiya Nakowa, took place at Takum Junction, where troops intercepted two Toyota Hilux vehicles loaded with 1,134 blocks of suspected cannabis.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Umar Muhammad, the arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the security agencies.
The suspects were identified as Monday George, a 71-year-old dismissed Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), and Ezeugo Destiny Uche, 41.
Both men were reportedly dressed in mobile police uniforms at the time of their arrest. Investigations confirmed that neither suspect is currently serving with the Nigeria Police Force.
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Security operatives believe the illicit drugs originated from Akure, Ondo State, and were being transported to Adamawa State before the operation thwarted their movement.
A second group of suspects traveling in another Hilux vehicle fled the scene upon spotting the troops, abandoning their vehicle. Their current whereabouts remain unknown.
The arrested suspects and the recovered exhibits have been handed over to the NDLEA office in Wukari for further investigation and possible prosecution. Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade, commended the seamless collaboration between the Army and NDLEA, lauding the professionalism displayed during the operation.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s determination to rid Taraba State of criminal activities and urged residents to support security efforts by providing credible and timely information.
