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Oyo Taskforce Cracks Down on Crime in Orita-Challenge

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11 months ago

December 4, 2025

Oyo taskforce arrests drug suspects and demolishes criminal hideouts in Orita-Challenge, strengthening security and public confidence.

The Joint Security Taskforce in Oyo State confirmed on Wednesday the arrest of two suspected drug peddlers and the demolition of criminal hideouts and illegal shanties at the Orita-Challenge area in Oluyole Local Government.

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The operation followed multiple petitions from residents of neighbouring communities, prompting security operatives and the Local Government Environmental Team, under Chairman Akeem Olatunji, to intervene.

Olatunji said the raid aimed to address escalating criminal activities, including robbery, maiming, sexual assault, and drug trafficking.

Illegal structures used as hideouts were demolished after occupants failed to vacate the area despite a 30-day notice.

“As a responsive and responsible government, we had no choice but to move in immediately to restore public confidence and peace,” Olatunji said.

The suspects apprehended were found in possession of substances suspected to be narcotics.

Police authorities are handling the case, with investigations ongoing to ensure swift prosecution.

Others occupying the illegal structures have been ordered to leave and warned against engaging in criminal activities.

Olatunji explained that the operation involved multiple security agencies, including Amotekun, the Nigeria Police Force, Operation Burst, the Civil Defence Corps, and the Environmental Task Force.

The collaborative effort aims to strengthen safety and promote community trust across Oluyole Local Government.

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Community leaders, including Olayinka Banjo, Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee, commended Olatunji’s “unrelenting commitment” to development and public security in the area.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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18 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.