A suspected army personnel in possession of 81 parcels of cannabis has been arrested by the police during a stop and search operation in Bauchi.
Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar Sanda told journalists on Tuesday at the command headquarters in Bauchi that his men intercepted a Toyota Highlander being driven by one Yusuf Gongpolai Adams attached to the Nigerian Army 145 Battalion, Abia State.
The suspect is said to be on a Development course at the Nigerian Army School of Environmental and Science Technology, Benue State.
Sanda said, “the suspect said he is attached to the Nigerian Army 145 Battalion, Abia State and is presently on a development course at the Nigerian Army School of Environmental and Science Technology Benue State. A thorough search was conducted and eighty-one (81) parcels of dry leaves suspected to be cannabis were found in his possession.
“During the course of interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime. Exhibits recovered from the suspect include; 81 parcels of dry leaves suspected to be cannabis, one pair of army uniforms, two Michelin tyres, one Army helmet, one bag containing some clothes and some charms.
“Meanwhile investigation is ongoing after which the suspect will be handed over to NDLEA,” he said.
However, the suspect said he was unaware that he was carrying the contraband in his vehicle at the time of the arrest.
