Nasarawa : Police arrest three suspects, recover substances suspected to be Indian hemp
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Three Arrested in Drug Operation in Nasarawa State
LAFIA, Nigeria — Three individuals were apprehended on Thursday, October 22, 2026, during an anti-crime patrol conducted by operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia. The suspects, identified as Aondaver Dominic, Sylvanus Umoor, and Peter Tar, were arrested around 1 p.m. in the Kadarko area of Keana Local Government Area.
According to a press release from the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the arrests occurred in Sabongida Bature and Gidan Kparev villages. Police operatives reportedly discovered a location where marijuana was allegedly sold and consumed. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspects attempted to flee but were subsequently apprehended. Authorities recovered quantities of dry leaves believed to be Indian hemp.
Further investigation led officers to a garden located behind the suspects’ residence, where freshly harvested leaves suspected to be marijuana were found. The police stated that all evidence gathered has been secured for ongoing investigation.
Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident. The Commissioner instructed that the suspects and the recovered exhibits be transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further examination and action in accordance with the law.
In addition, the Commissioner emphasized the need for law enforcement personnel to maintain their operational effectiveness and intensify efforts to combat criminal activities within the state.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to public safety, stating they will continue to work diligently to protect lives and property across Nasarawa State. “The Command will not rest on its oars until crime and criminality are decisively curtailed in Nasarawa State,” the Commissioner remarked.
Authorities also urged members of the public to provide credible and timely information to enhance collaborative efforts in maintaining peace and security in the region.
