The Oti Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck carrying a large consignment of suspected narcotics during an operation on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Regional Headquarters in Dambai, officers discovered 4,000 parcels of compressed dried leaves concealed in secret compartments of a DAF Long Trailer with registration number GW 1943-09. The compartments, sealed with six metal plates, were uncovered in the presence of the driver, identified as 40-year-old Amidu Jubril.
Police said the parcels, wrapped in yellow masking tape, are suspected to be narcotic substances. The truck has since been impounded, and the exhibits retained for evidential purposes.
The suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations. Authorities emphasized that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking and related crimes in the region.
Deputy Superintendent of Police John Nchor, Public Affairs Officer for the Oti Region, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding communities against the menace of illicit drugs.
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