Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a suspected drug peddler and recovered a large quantity of illicit substances during a routine patrol in the state.
The suspect, identified as Musa Zuberu, 42, was apprehended on February 11, 2026, at about 1:40 p.m. along Camp 1, Iva Valley, Enugu, by officers attached to the Command’s Crack Tactical Squad.
According to a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a large quantity of weed suspected to be marijuana, including synthetic variants popularly known as “Canadian Loud” and “Colorado” (“Colos”), alongside other suspected illicit drugs.
Police authorities said investigations are ongoing to track down the suspect’s accomplices and dismantle drug distribution networks operating within the state.
The Command recalled that it recently carried out similar operations resulting in the arrest of five male suspects, including a dispatch rider, with the recovery of substantial quantities of illegal substances such as tramadol, methamphetamine, locally known as “Mkpuru-mmiri”, and different variants of marijuana.
Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to intensify efforts against drug trafficking and abuse in Enugu State, noting that such activities often fuel other criminal offences.
He warned individuals involved in the sale and consumption of illicit drugs to desist immediately or be prepared to face the full weight of the law.
