The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested seven suspects during a raid on identified drug joints, criminal hideouts and black spots in Kala’a, recovering substances suspected to be Indian hemp, crystal methamphetamine and tramadol.
Key Highlights
- Adamawa police arrest seven suspects in a raid on drug joints and criminal hideouts in Kala’a.
- The operation was conducted on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Substances suspected to be Indian hemp, crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and tramadol were recovered.
- Police did not disclose the quantity of drugs recovered or the identities of the suspects.
- The suspects are in custody and are expected to be charged to court after investigations.
- CP Kabir Hassan urges residents to provide credible information on criminal hideouts.
The operation, conducted on Sunday, October 18, 2026, is part of the command’s efforts to combat drug abuse, trafficking and other criminal activities across the state.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the command said the operation targeted locations identified as centres of illicit drug activities and criminal hideouts.
The police said the raid was aimed at addressing suspected drug-related activities and strengthening security in the area, although the statement did not disclose the specific intelligence that led to the operation.
Indian Hemp, ICE, Tramadol Recovered
Items recovered during the exercise include substances suspected to be Indian hemp, crystal methamphetamine, popularly known as ICE, tramadol tablets and other suspected illicit drugs.
The command did not specify the quantity of the substances recovered or disclose the identities of the seven suspects.
It also did not provide details of their alleged individual roles in the suspected drug-related activities.
The suspects have been taken into police custody and are expected to be charged in court after the conclusion of investigations.
The arrests form part of the police command’s broader efforts to identify and disrupt activities suspected of involving the distribution and use of illicit substances, as well as other criminal activities in communities across Adamawa State. The command has in recent months carried out similar operations, including a crackdown on Shilla gang activities and drug abuse in parts of the state.
Drug abuse and the unauthorised distribution of controlled substances are public health and security concerns, particularly where they expose young people and other vulnerable groups to harmful substances.
However, the extent of drug-related activities in Kala’a was not established in the police statement.
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CP Calls For Public Cooperation
The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, Kabir Hassan, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling drug abuse, trafficking and other criminal activities.
He called on the public to provide credible information that would assist security agencies in identifying suspected criminal hideouts and apprehending individuals believed to be involved in unlawful activities.
The commissioner also urged residents to cooperate with the police by reporting suspicious activities through appropriate channels, stressing the importance of public participation in crime prevention.
The command maintained that cooperation between security agencies and local communities remains important to efforts aimed at improving public safety and curbing the circulation of illicit drugs.
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