A 22-year old man, Awalu Muhammad, has been arrested in Auyo Local Government Area of the state over drug dealings.
The police have described the young man as notorious drug dealer.
Spokesperson of the Jigawa police command, DSP Lawan Shiisu, said the police, acting on intelligence, arrested the suspect on Monday at about 8:30 p.m., on his way to one of the black spots in Auyo town.
He said 265 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, 89 pieces of Diazepam (D5), 62 pieces BZ drugs, 12 pieces of rolling paper and a pair of scissors, were recovered from him as exhibits.
The statement reads, “On July 18, at about 8:30p.m., Police from Auyo Division led by Insp. Rayyanu Ashahabu, while acting on intelligence, intercepted one notorious drug dealer in Auyo town.
“The suspect was successfully arrested on his way to criminal hideout/black spot.
“During the course of investigation, the suspect made a confessional statement that he obtained same from his supplier from Adaha village Auyo LGA, now at large.”
DSP Shiisu said efforts were being made to arrest the suspected supplier and his other accomplices in the area.
The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation, he said.
