Notorious Indian hemp dealer arrested in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has announced that it has arrested a notorious Indian hemp dealer and recovered 185 sealed parcels or dried leaves of Indian hemp.

The Police revealed the name of the dealer as Abdulrazak Ajibade.

In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Gambo Isah which was made available to journalists on Sunday, he said the suspect was arrested along Katsina-Dutsinma road.

“On 4/09/2022 about 1600hrs, based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in accosting one Abdulrazak Ajibade, ‘M’, aged 58yrs, of OFa LGA of Kwara state, along Katsina- Dutsinma road, in possession of a motor vehicle, Volkswagen, maroon in colour, with registration number JBY 311 AA,” the statement read.

“In the course of investigation, one hundred and eighty five (185) neatly sealed percels of dried leaves, reasonably suspected to be Indian Hemp were recovered inside the vehicle during police search. Suspect confessed to the commission of the offence and is assisting the police in their Investigations. Investigation is ongoing.”