The Kogi State Police Command has intercepted a vehicle allegedly transporting a large quantity of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in Kabba, located in the Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, who described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities and illicit drug trafficking across the state.
According to the police spokesperson, operatives attached to a tactical team working within the Kabba axis carried out the operation on May 9, 2026, during a routine security exercise at a strategic location.
Afusat said the officers intercepted a Honda Pilot vehicle allegedly conveying a substantial quantity of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
“The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Police recorded another breakthrough in its sustained efforts aimed at combating criminal activities and illicit drug trafficking across the state,” the statement read.
She further disclosed that a preliminary assessment of the exhibits recovered from the vehicle revealed approximately 342 wraps of the suspected substance.
“Operatives attached to a tactical team operating within the Kabba axis intercepted a Honda Pilot vehicle conveying a large quantity of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp during a routine operation at a strategic location within the area,” Afusat stated.
The police said two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, while the vehicle and recovered items were taken to the Area Command Headquarters in Kabba for further investigation.
The Command also alleged that an attempt was made to bribe officers during the operation.
“During the operation, an attempt was made to influence the operatives to compromise the process through an offer of Five Million Naira (₦5,000,000), which was resisted in line with established professional standards and operational procedures,” the statement added.
Commending the operatives, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, praised their vigilance and professionalism in handling the operation.
He reiterated the Command’s resolve to sustain the fight against crime and ensure the protection of lives and property across the state.
The police also called on residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities.
