Adamawa Police Arrest Two, Intercept Transnational Drug Smuggling Operation

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a transnational drug smuggling syndicate, recovering 197 sachets of Tramadol during a targeted border operation.

The breakthroughs were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje. The suspects were identified as 32-year-old Muhammad Mustapha from Kano State and 48-year-old Muhammad Sanusi, a resident of Garoua in the Republic of Cameroon.

According to the Command, the duo was intercepted by operatives of the Border Patrol Unit in Fufore. Preliminary investigations suggest the illicit substances originated from a state in South-Eastern Nigeria and were being transported through Adamawa with the intended destination of Cameroon.

The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, commended the patrol team for their vigilance and professionalism. He has since directed the Command’s Monitoring Unit to take over the case for a more detailed investigation and subsequent prosecution.

This arrest highlights a continuing trend of drug trafficking through the region. In December 2025, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reported the seizure of nearly 1,400 kilograms of narcotics in Adamawa, including 983 kilograms of Tramadol. During that period, the agency dismantled several drug joints and secured six convictions, while simultaneously providing counseling and rehabilitation for 39 individuals struggling with substance abuse.

The Adamawa State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to securing the borders and ridding the state of illicit drug-related activities to prevent the further spread of narcotics across international lines.

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