OPEP troops arrest suspected drug peddler, recover cannabis in Plateau
Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Trafficker in Plateau State
A 25-year-old man suspected of drug trafficking was apprehended by troops participating in Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) in Angware, located in the Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources reported that the arrest occurred around 9:30 p.m. on November 1, 2026.
The arrested individual has been identified as Samana Ayuba. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, troops from Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, intercepted Ayuba during a routine patrol in the area. During the operation, authorities recovered a quantity of substances believed to be cannabis.
In the aftermath of the arrest, Ayuba and the recovered items were transferred to the Keystone Division in Angware for further investigation and appropriate action. This operation is part of the ongoing efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to combat criminal activities, including the trafficking of illicit drugs, and to enhance overall security throughout Plateau State.
