Bauchi State Police Command has rescued 17 minors from drug abuse and arrested two suspected suppliers in Bauchi metropolis. The intervention began on the night of November 5, 2026, when a concerned resident apprehended eight children allegedly inhaling rubber solution on Adamu Jumba Street before handing them over to authorities.
In a follow-up operation later that same night, police operatives located and rescued an additional nine minors at the Wunti Flyover area, bringing the total number of children saved to 17. Acting on information provided by the rescued minors, officers conducted a subsequent operation on November 6 that led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of supplying the substance.
The suspects, identified as 41-year-old Chimezie Ezikiel Nathan of the Yelwan Makaranta area and 25-year-old Sani Ali of Muda Lawan Market, were both residents of Bauchi. During a search, police recovered 12 packs of rubber solution from the suspects, who remain in custody as investigations continue to uncover other members of the alleged supply network.
SP Nafiu Habib, the Command’s spokesperson, stated that the rescued minors have been placed in protective custody. Efforts are currently underway to identify their parents and guardians to facilitate their reunification with their families.
“No child should be exposed to drugs. No criminal should profit from destroying the future of our children,” said Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu.
Commissioner Aliyu commended the resident who alerted authorities, describing the exploitation of children through drug supply as wicked and unacceptable. He pledged to pursue, arrest, and prosecute all those who supply drugs to minors while ensuring every rescued child is protected.
The Commissioner urged parents, guardians, teachers, and community leaders to monitor children closely and report suspicious activities to the police. He assured residents that the Command would sustain its operations against drug peddling and child exploitation, particularly in identified hotspots.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>