Katsina Police recover over 2,000 sachets of suspected tramadol worth ₦3.5 million, arresting two suspects in a major crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered 2,084 sachets of suspected tramadol tablets, with an estimated street value of ₦3.5 million, in a targeted anti-drug operation.

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According to DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state.

“On March 20th, 2025, at about 1600 hrs, based on credible intelligence, operatives of the command traced and arrested one Murtala Salisu, 27, of Bare-bari village in Safana LGA, in possession of 2,084 sachets of suspected tramadol,” DSP Sadiq stated.

“Upon interrogation, Salisu confessed that the drugs were obtained from a dealer in Nasarawa State. He also named one Tanimu Abubakar of Jibia LGA as his accomplice. Both suspects have confessed to the crime and are currently in custody,” he added.

The statement emphasised that investigations are ongoing, and further arrests may follow as the police deepen their probe into cross-state drug networks.

The Police Command urged members of the public to continue supporting security efforts by providing timely information that can help disrupt criminal activities in the state.