Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have arrested six suspected drug peddlers during a raid operation in Katsina State.
The operation was disclosed in a post shared by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, on his X handle on Monday.
According to security sources, the raid was conducted at about 5:30 p.m. on May 9, 2026, by troops of the 17 Brigade operating from the Forward Operating Base in Malumfashi.
The joint security team reportedly stormed Kauyan Dawo community in Malumfashi Local Government Area following intelligence reports indicating suspected drug-related activities within the area.
During the operation, six suspects allegedly involved in drug peddling were arrested.
Security operatives also recovered various substances suspected to be illicit drugs, including 82.5 grams of cannabis sativa, 15.7 grams of Exol-5 and 1.8 grams of D5.
Military authorities confirmed that the suspects and the recovered substances had been handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The authorities stated that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat drug abuse, illicit drug trafficking and other related criminal activities across communities in Katsina State.
Katsina State, like several parts of northern Nigeria, has witnessed increased security operations targeting criminal networks, drug trafficking and activities believed to contribute to insecurity in the region.
