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The Borno State Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of illicit substances believed to have been destined for border communities and eventual smuggling across Nigeria’s international frontiers. The operation, carried out by the Command’s X-Squad unit, led to the seizure of 55 sacks containing numerous 60ml bottles of an illicit substance popularly known as “Gumm,” a drug increasingly associated with abuse among youths in parts of northern Nigeria.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, the seizure occurred on June 26 along the Baga Road Bypass in Maiduguri after operatives acted on credible intelligence. During the operation, officers stopped and searched an Isuzu Bedford pick-up vehicle, uncovering the concealed consignment. A 51-year-old suspect, identified as Babagana Modu and believed to be the vehicle’s driver, was arrested at the scene. Preliminary investigations indicated that he had been contracted to transport the shipment to Ngamboru Ngala Local Government Area near Nigeria’s border region.
Police investigators believe the illicit substances were intended for smuggling across international borders, raising concerns about the role of border communities in transnational trafficking networks. The command said efforts are underway to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to the operation who remain at large. Authorities have described the seizure as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking routes and criminal activities operating within and beyond Borno State.
The Borno State Police Command reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking, substance abuse, and related crimes through intelligence-led operations. The command also appealed to residents to continue providing timely and credible information that could assist security agencies in preventing criminal activities. Officials noted that investigations are still ongoing and further details may emerge as detectives work to uncover the full network behind the intercepted consignment.
